Receiver of Taxes

*ATTENTION* Property Owners: New York State has notified that a total of 589 Islip residential properties were erroneously issued a STAR Credit Check by the State in October of 2018. Click HERE for more info.

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Tax Due Dates:
January 10th (First Half)
May 31st (Second Half)

THE 2018-2019 TAX BILL SHOULD BE AVAILABLE NO SOONER THAN THE 2ND WEEK OF DECEMBER

  2018/2019

*Taxes become a lien on December 1st of each year*

The following is a schedule of penalty for the first half of your taxes only:

December 1st to January 10th - No Penalty
After January 10th - 1% Penalty
After February 10th - 2% Penalty
After March 10th - 3% Penalty
After April 10th - 4% Penalty
May 11th to May 31st - 5% Penalty

After this date, taxes plus penalty and interest must be paid to the Suffolk County Comptroller, 330 Center Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901, (631) 852-3000.

To View or Make Payment of Taxes:

View/Pay Online:
*Partial payments will not be accepted online

1.  CLICK HERE to visit the payment website at: https://tax.islipny.gov/
   
2. Each visitor will register and will be given access to two parcels.  If you own more than two parcels you will email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the Tax Receiver's office at 631-224-5580 during office hours and with proper information, you will be granted access to your additional properties. You will only need to register once.
3. Any problems or questions regarding the website – please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the Tax Receiver's office at 631-224-5580 during office hours. 

Questions:

• About your tax information, contact the Town of Islip Office of the Receiver of Taxes at (631) 224-5580
• About your assessment or exemptions, contact the Assessor’s office at (631) 224-5585
• About the STAR Program, call (631) 224-5058 or NYS Department of Taxation and Finance at (518) 457-2036 or www.tax.ny.gov

Methods of Payment:

• E-Check: with a convenience fee of $1.00 (not collected by the Town of Islip)
• MOST Major Credit Cards*: with a convenience fee of 2.09% on the amount that is being charged (not collected by the Town of Islip). *American Express no longer available.

CAUTION:  Banking websites which allow the Bill Pay option should caution you that you should not pay your local, state or federal taxes by that method. The process of Bill Pay through a banking site typically sends your payment to a Payment Center and then to a mail-house. This will often result in a late payment. If you choose to use this method you will be responsible for any penalties that may occur if the payment is received late.*This does NOT refer to the Town of Islip Online Tax Payment System.

** Please note that not all bank accounts are online compatible.  Accounts such as money market, trust or line of credit etc. may not be compatible with making an online payment.  Please check with your bank or financial institution for details.

Pay by Mail:
Payments can be made by credit card or by check. Make checks payable to: Alexis Weik, Receiver of Taxes. Mail payments to: Alexis Weik, Receiver of Taxes, 40 Nassau Avenue, Islip NY 11751. Envelopes must be postmarked by the due dates of January 10th for the first half of your taxes and by May 31st for the second half of your taxes. Refer to the back of your tax bill for penalty information.

*Important information to note when paying by mail:

1. Always include a daytime phone number on your check
2. NO METER POSTAGE WILL BE ACCEPTED
3. No vending machine or online postage will be accepted without a USPS postmark
4. Using a online stamp site or vending machine stamp will not guarantee an official USPS Postmark on an envelope

Pay in Person: Visit us at 40 Nassau Avenue in Islip. Building is adjacent to Islip Town Hall.

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For past due tax information please contact the Suffolk County Department of Taxation and Finance, Office of the Comptroller at (631) 852-3000 or visit 330 Center Dr., Riverhead, NY 11901.

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Overview of  Where Your Taxes Go:

Tax Rate and Code Explanation Sheets:  (click on the following links to download)
	For 2018/2019	For 2017/2018	For 2016/2017	For 2015/2016		For 2014/2015	For 2013/2014	For 2012/2013

The Office of the Receiver of Taxes is not a policy making office, it is an administrative office. We do not determine the tax rates, we merely collect and distribute the taxes. Taxes are collected in accordance with New York State Real Property Tax laws and the Suffolk County Tax Act.

Town, County and School taxes in Suffolk County cover the period from December 1st through November 30th of the following year. Public Hearings are set for school, county and town budgets. Below is a description of how your taxes are divided up.

School Taxes:
School budgets are set by your local school districts. Every year you have the opportunity to vote on the school budget. This determines the amount of taxes you will pay for schools in your district.

County Taxes:
County Taxes are set by a county budget, approved by the County Executive and the Suffolk County Legislature.

Town Taxes:
Town Taxes are set by a town budget, approved by the Supervisor and Town Board. 

Other Taxes:
Taxes for other districts - (Fire, Ambulance, etc.) are also collected by this department.

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