Can you pay New York State Department of Taxation and Finance with a credit card?
Yes, with a fee of 2.2%.
Stated on New York State Department of Taxation and Finance's own payment page.
Last checked October 19, 2026 by Bill Router. How we check
Ways to pay New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
| Way | Accepted | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card through the biller's processor | Yes | 2.2% | Processor: Wells Fargo, the Tax Department's card services provider. A 2.20% convenience fee applies to credit or debit card payments, added on top of the tax and shown as a separate charge. No minimum is listed, and card networks are not named. |
What it is worth for your tax payment
Example amount shown; change it to yours.
| Way to pay | Fee per payment | Net per year |
|---|---|---|
| Card through the biller's processor (2.2%) | $22.00 | −$24 |
| Bank account (ACH) | $0 | $0 |
Rewards minus fees, twelve payments a year. A negative number means a card costs you money.
When a card is worth it
The fee usually beats the reward, except when it unlocks a sign-up bonus. Example: someone who already puts $1,000 a month on a card could pay 2 tax payments of $1,000 by card for about $44 in fees, reach the Chase Sapphire Preferred bonus, and keep about $611 after fees and the annual fee. Then switch back to the bank account. Run your own numbers.
Watch out for
The same 2.20% applies to debit cards, so there is no cheaper card option. The fee is in addition to the tax owed.
Sources
Wells Fargo charges a convenience fee of 2.20% for each card payment you make.
tax.ny.gov · checked October 19, 2026
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Other tax agencies
- California Franchise Tax Board · Card, with a fee
- Georgia Department of Revenue · Card, with a fee
- IRS (federal income tax) · Card, with a fee
- Illinois Department of Revenue · Card, no fee published
- Michigan Department of Treasury · Card, with a fee
- New Jersey Division of Taxation · Card, no fee published
- North Carolina Department of Revenue · Card, with a fee
- Ohio Department of Taxation · Card, with a fee
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