About
State
Empire State Development
Businesses that still have Empire Zone Certification can get a partial refund on sales taxes.
Please note that the Empire Zone program is closed to new participants.
Refunds are available for taxes paid on new building equipment.
Additional resources
Empire State Development
Address
Small Business Division
633 Third Avenue, 33rd Floor
New York NY 10017
Small Business Division
633 Third Avenue, 33rd Floor
New York NY 10017
Phone
(800) 782-8369
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