If you have done a mortgage on your commercial property during the last three years, you may be eligible for a credit on part of the mortgage recording tax. Given that it meets the following criteria:
Commercial property, including seven units or more.
Located in NYS.
The mortgage was done within the last 3 years.
Mortgage recording tax is a tax imposed by NYS and City on the privilege of recording a mortgage on real property located within the state. This tax is generally paid by the buyer and is due when the mortgage is recorded.
The mortgage recording tax in NYC is a percentage of the new mortgage debt amount and applies to new mortgages for acquisitions. In addition, New York City, Yonkers, and various counties impose local taxes on mortgages that are recorded in those jurisdictions.
The mortgage recording tax in NYC only applies to mortgage debt on real property, meaning condos, townhouses, multi-family properties etc.
The credit is on the full amount of the qualifying special additional mortgage recording tax paid.
Yes. Which means that if you don't owe taxes or have already paid your taxes, you'll be refunded the full amount.
You will receive a refund check in the mail from NYS Department of Taxation
It may take up to 4 months, but usually it is sooner.
We do not charge any upfront fee. We do have a contingency fee which is a percentage of whatever you receive. The rate is based on your particular scinario. Please reach out for more details.