Free “Quick Pay” App Allows Users to Pay Tax Debt Directly from Their Bank Accounts

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance has launched its new “Quick Pay” app. It’s a new, free service that allows taxpayers to pay their tax bills or debts from an audit or case that’s gone to collections directly from their bank accounts. Though billed as an “app,” it’s not something you can download on your phone. It’s just an “app” (or “application”) that you can access on the State’s website. But the State calls it an “app,” probably because it just sounds way cooler.

Taxpayers made more than 2,600 payments worth $2.5 million in the first four weeks after Quick Pay was launched on March 24. This only applies for individuals, though. Corporations, etc. can’t pay through this app.

People who take advantage of this service will need to provide the number associated with their tax bill, audit or collection case, installment payment agreement, or income execution and the following:

• First and last name
• Taxpayer ID number (and spouse’s number if applicable)
• Filing status
• Mailing ZIP code
• Bank account routing and account numbers

On the same page, users will be able to create an online services account, which offers a wider menu of free services, such as the ability to receive email alerts and respond to department notices. They’ll also be able to access a link to request an installment payment agreement if they can’t pay a bill in full.

This new services is consistent with New York’s continued to push to increase the efficiency of the collection process. The State wants to make it easy for people to clean up past tax bills.

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