Report Tax Evasion and Fraud

Finance conducts criminal investigations on taxpayers who do not obey the City's tax laws. We ask the public to help us.

All information received will be kept confidential. If you wish, Finance can acknowledge we have received your complaint. Please provide us with your name, address, and/or telephone number. Due to tax secrecy laws, we cannot provide updates on the status of our investigation.

Online:
 Online Complaint Form 

By Phone:
Call the Tax Evasion Hotline at 718-610-4426.
Note: If a landlord is not reporting rental income from illegal apartments, please report this to the IRS at 800-829-0433.

By Mail or Fax: 
New York City Department of Finance
Enforcement Division, CTX Unit
30-10 Starr Avenue, 2nd Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101

Fax: 718-610-4339

There is no money reward for reporting a tax crime. You do, however, have the satisfaction of helping New York City in its fight against tax evaders. This helps make sure all businesses and individuals pay their fair share.

Related Information
Guidelines to Reporting Tax Evasion and Fraud
Examples of Tax Fraud and Evasion
Enforcement of Cigarette Tax

Additional Information
Sheriff Civil Law Enforcement
Cigarette Tax Enforcement
Evictions
Making Arrests
Serving Process
Towed Vehicles