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NYC government financing may be available to you. If you live in New York City, or are planning on moving there, you’ll want to know all you can about how much things cost in the city, so that you’ll know how to manage your finances. Here are some details about what you’ll need to pay if you’re opening a new business, how to stay up to date with your property taxes, and vehicle costs that you’ll want to know about.

New York City Property Taxes

If you own any land in New York, paying annual property taxes is inevitable. However, you can apply for tax exemptions in order to save money. Exemptions reduce a property’s assessed value, but you can also apply for a tax abatement, which gives a dollar credit against actual tax liability. You can also receive tax discounts if you are or were a member of the clergy, are disabled, or are a victim of a crime. If you don’t yet live in New York, you’ll want to call the Government Department of Finance to find out how much you can expect to spend on property taxes once you arrive. If you have previously been renting a home or business property, and want to own your new home, you’ll also have to contact the Department of Finance to make the proper arrangements.

NYC Business Taxes

If you own your own business, you’ll have to pay taxes based on the type of business you run. For instance, there is a cigarette tax to be paid, whether you sell cigarettes or allow them on the premises, and a commercial rent tax if you are running your business from your home (in Manhattan, north of 96th Street). So, depending on where and how you want to conduct your business, the amount of taxes you pay each year will change. Months before you plan on opening your business, you should contact the New York Department of Finance to find out when taxes are due and how often you’ll have to pay.

More Details

To find out about all types of taxes you’ll have to pay, including vehicle registration, business taxes, as well as suggestions for reporting taxes and ways to receive financial help, contact the City of New York Department of Finance at http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/home/home.shtml.