Income Tax Installment Payment Agreement Information

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New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Income Tax Installment
Payment Agreement Request

DTF-383

You can now use the Internet to request an income tax installment payment agreement. Please read the information below, and then follow the simple instructions.

General Information

If you cannot pay the full amount of income tax you owe on your New York State income tax return, you can ask to make monthly installment payments. However, you will be charged interest and you may be charged a late payment penalty on any tax not paid by its due date, even if your request to pay in installments is granted. To limit the interest and any penalty charges, you should file your return by April 15, 1999, and pay as much of the tax as possible with your return.

To be considered for an installment payment agreement, complete all information requested on the online Form DTF-383. Your request will be considered based upon the information you provide.

Before requesting an installment payment agreement with the Tax Department, you should consider other alternatives such as a commercial or a private loan.

How to Request an Income Tax Installment Payment Agreement over the Internet


Step 1		Read all information provided, including the "General Information", "General Instructions", "Conditions for Approval", and "Caution."

Step 2		Complete the electronic form.

Step 3		Click the Submit button and you will receive a response indicating our receipt of your request and further instructions.

Step 4		Follow the provided instructions to mail your first payment to the Tax Department.

General Instructions

Enter your name, address and social security number (and your spouse's if you file a joint return), and your employment and financial information.

Also answer the questions and enter your monthly expenses. Be sure to indicate the amount you can pay each month and select the number of months you will need to complete your payment agreement.

Requesting an Income Tax Installment Payment Agreement on Paper

If you do not wish to request an installment payment agreement using the Internet, you may download and print Form DTF-383 using Adobe Acrobat. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat, you may download it free from this website.

You may also obtain this form using the Tax Department's Fax on Demand system. You can access this system by dialing (800) 748-3676, 24 hours a day. An index of Fax forms and their codes is available on the Department's website.

You can also request this form from our Forms Request System. You can reach this system by calling (800) 462-8100.

Need Help?

For NY State income tax installment payment agreement information only, call toll free 1 800 570-4372.
For NY State forms or publications, call toll free 1 800 462-8100.
From areas outside the U.S. and Canada, call (518) 485-6800.

Last Modified May 18, 1999