Report Tax Evasion and Fraud

Finance has auditors and enforcement agents who conduct criminal investigations into taxpayers who do not obey the City's tax laws. We ask the public to help us.

Call 311 (24 hours a day)

Write or Fax:
New York City Department of Finance
Office of Tax Enforcement
345 Adams Street, 13th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Fax: 718-403-3911

Online Complaint Form

Write or Fax:
New York City Department of Finance
Office of Tax Enforcement
345 Adams Street, 13th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Fax: 718-403-3911

NOTE: 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.  However, due to tax secrecy laws, we cannot give you updates on the status of our investigation.

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.

Guidelines to Reporting Tax Evasion and Fraud
Call the Tax Evasion Hotline or fill out the Online Complaint Form. Please provide as much detailed information as possible.

Examples of Tax Fraud and Evasion
These examples help to better identify tax evasion and tax fraud when you believe something may be wrong.

Enforcement of Cigarette Tax
Finance's is currently running a strong campaign against cigarette tax cheaters, including sellers, buyers, and advertisers.