Treasurer
Occupancy Tax Return Form

Information
 

•  How do I report collected 2% hotel/motel occupancy tax?
  • Monthly reporting begins April 1, 2016
  • Quarterly reporting begins June 1, 2016
  • Annual reporting begins March 1, 2017
  • Reporting is completed through the Delaware County Treasurer's Office. There are many ways to obtain the report form:
    • Email treas@co.delaware.ny.us  to request an emailed copy of the form
    • Phone 607-832-5070 to request a mailed or faxed copy of the form
    • Access the form on the Delaware County Website
      • Google Search 'Delaware County NY' or type access http://www.co.delaware.ny.us/index.htm 
      • Under the Businesses heading on the menu at the right side of the screen, select Occupancy Tax
      • On the Treasurer Occupancy Tax page select Occupancy Tax Return
      • Print and fill out the form, sign and date it.
      • Send in the completed signed form with payment to the address at the top of the form.
•  When are Occupancy Tax Return Reports due?
  • Reports are due either monthly, quarterly, or annually
  • Reports are due on the same quarters and the NYS Sales Tax forms
  • Quarterly Filers:
    • Mar-Apr-May .................. Due Jun 20th
    • Jun-Jul-Aug .................... Due Sept 20th
    • Sept-Oct-Nov ................. Due Dec 20th
    • Dec-Jan-Feb .................. Due Mar 20th
    • If you do not file NYS Sales Tax Returns,
      all reports are due Quarterly
  • Annual Filers:
    • Mar-Feb .......................... Due Mar 20th

   

•  How do I complete the Occupancy Tax Return Report?
  • Select the applicable time period for tax filing
  • Enter the legal business name
  • Enter the number from the left side of the Certificate of Authority
  • Enter the person to contact regarding preparation of the report
  • Enter the contact person's phone number
  • Enter the contact person's email address
  • Enter the business mailing address
  • Computation of Tax
    • Enter the gross income from rentals
    • Enter the Tax Exempt Sales for which a NYS ST-129 has been filed with your business or other form of approved exemption
    • Failure to file or pay when due results in
      • Automatic loss of 5% 'Vendor Collection Credit'
      • Immediate addition of 5% penalty
      • Additional 1% interest added after the 20th of each month
  • Check can be mailed to the
    Delaware County Treasurer's Office
    PO Box 431
    Delhi, NY  13753
    • Payment can be made by credit or debit card.
      Phone 607-832-5070 to arrange this type of payment