Local, state, and federal taxes are paid on time.

To meet this Standard, evidence MUST include ALL of the following:

• State AND Federal income taxes are paid:
  • State: NYS IT-201 or 45 (If a balance is due, MUST also submit proof of payment).
    AND
  • Federal: IRS 1040 or 941 (If a balance is due, MUST also submit proof of payment).

Acceptable type(s) of evidence include:

• Proof of State AND Federal income taxes are paid: Voided check, bank statement, debit, online payment receipt or report showing proof of payment of State AND Federal taxes.
  OR
• Applicable IRS Forms.

Attention:

• Uploaded evidence MUST be dated within the 15 months prior to Standards Inventory submission (MUST include full date: month, day, year).
• Redact/remove identifying information.

A written statement OR letter from a financial institution stating that State and federal taxes are paid or applicable IRS Forms are filed on time is not sufficient.

Fiscal responsibilities, including the payment of taxes, should be maintained at all times.