As this column has frequently highlighted, the New York Division of Taxation is not afraid to pursue aggressive positions in order to assess and collect revenue for the state. When it comes to collection, the Tax Law gives the division several methods to satisfy outstanding tax liabilities, including asset seizure, bank levies and wage garnishment.

However, many taxpayers may be unaware of one of the more potent tools at the disposal of the division: the ability to suspend a taxpayer’s driver’s license for non-payment of substantial back taxes.

This content has been archived. It is available through our partners, LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law.

To view this content, please continue to their sites.

Not a Lexis Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Not a Bloomberg Law Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Why am I seeing this?

LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law are third party online distributors of the broad collection of current and archived versions of ALM's legal news publications. LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law customers are able to access and use ALM's content, including content from the National Law Journal, The American Lawyer, Legaltech News, The New York Law Journal, and Corporate Counsel, as well as other sources of legal information.

For questions call 1-877-256-2472 or contact us at [email protected]