Q: What functions are available?

A: You can schedule one or more e-check payments for the current date or any future dates. You can also sign up for electronic billing and email notifications. For dog owners, the new tax portal allows you to both file for and pay for dog licenses online. For business owners, you are able to submit required filings and pay taxes online, including business licenses and business tangible property. Excise taxes can be submitted and paid online.

Q: My account number is not being recognized to link my accounts. How can this be resolved?

A: Account numbers in the new tax system are eight digits long and begin with a "1". Your new account number can be located on the bill in the top right corner.

Q: I do not know my account number. Is there another way to link my accounts?

A: If you own or owned a vehicle that was registered in York County during the last two years, you can use the vehicle title number to create the link to your tax accounts. The vehicle title can be found on your vehicle registration or title document.

Q: What is the quickest way to make a payment without creating an account?

A: Go to the taxpayer portal page and click "Make a Quick Payment". Select the Tax Type, enter the account number, and last or business name on the account. Click "Find Account". The description will display along with the balances. Enter the desired payment amount and enter the E-Check or Credit Card payment for processing.

Q: What order should accounts be created in (personal property v/s real estate)?

A: Due to security requirements, the portal account should be generated using personal property account information first. If you do not have a personal property account and only have a real estate account, you may contact the York County Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office to provide additional information so that you can create an account. Please call 757-890-3383 or email [email protected]. If you have a personal property account, once created, you may request in the portal account to have your real estate account linked.

Q: How can I find more information on the portal & ways to pay?

A: For more information on Taxpayer Portal please visit https://www.yorkcounty.gov/3796/47425/New-Taxpayer-Portal. For information on other ways to pay please visit https://yorkcounty.gov/288/Treasurer. Thank you.

Q: How do I create an account?

A: Please click on the Register link on the Taxpayer Portal home page. You will be required to enter an email and password. A confirmation email will be sent to the email used to register. You must open that email and click the link to confirm the account. Next you login using the email and password. You then select the account type and will be required to provide identifying information to access the information.

Q: I am not receiving the confirmation email?

A: Email from the yorkcounty.gov application could mistakenly be blocked by your service provider. Actions you can take to resolve this problem. 1. Add yorkcounty.gov to your contacts list. Confirmation emails from yorkcounty.gov will have a From header with the following email address: yorkcounty.gov . You might consider adding this email addresses to your contacts list (address book) and/or asking your email provider to unblock or whitelist the email addresses. 2. Check your SPAM folder. Email from yorkcounty.gov can get caught in SPAM filters. Check the SPAM folder in your email inbox to see if the confirmation email is there.

Q: How can I have the system resend the confirmation email?

A: To resend a confirmation try to log in to the system. You should immediately see a message telling you that a confirmation message has been sent and the email address that it was sent to. The confirmation email will originate from yorkcounty.gov.

Q: I am at the screen that says "Confirm Email Address", what do I do now?

A: Go to your email inbox and click on the link at the end of the message (where it says "Please confirm your account by clicking here"). When you do this, a new window or session will open with the message "Thank you for confirming your email. Click here to continue".

Q: Can I use the same email address for a personal and business account?

A: No. You must use unique email addresses to create each account.

Q: What is Grant Access?

A: Grant Access is an online feature for combining accounts and the sharing of tax records. Examples: A family can consolidate all of their individual member’s tax records under a single online account. A business can give their accountant access to their online account to manage the tax payments.

Q: How can I give someone else access to my tax records?

A: Use the Grant Access feature. To give someone else access to your online tax records, first create an online account for yourself, link your tax records to your online account, and then Grant Access to the other party using "Settings” “Manage Access" (settings is located near the top of the screen). The other party must also have an online account and have activated their online account by acknowledging the link in the confirmation email and have logged in to the account at least once. When access is granted, an email is sent to the grantee informing them that they have been given access and they can view the tax records when they next log in. The property owner can also revoke access by following the same process.

Q: Some accounts are not linked to my portal account, how can I get access to these accounts?

A: When you create a portal account and go through the link account process, the system is selecting all accounts that have your SSN or DL# automatically. If you do not see an account, it is most likely because your name is not associated with the account or because it is a real estate account. To link a real estate account, using the Services option, choose "Request Access to Another Account". You will need to provide the account number, tax type, and a reason. Please note, this request is for accounts on which you are a registered owner. If you need to have access to an account for someone else in your household, and your name is not on that account, the other household member has to first create a portal account, and then grant you access using the "Settings -- Manage Access" function in the menu bar at the top. Once they grant you access, their account will show up when you log-in.

Q: I know there is an account with my name that I should see. How do I request access?

A: Use the "Services" dropdown to request access to an account that you are sure should be linked to you because your name is or should be on the account. Please note that access to tax records is only given to the registered owners. If you need access to view or pay for someone else’s tax records you should contact the property owner and ask them to give you access to their online account.

Q: How can I obtain my real estate account number to request the account be added to my portal account?

A: Use the public inquiry login of Email: [email protected] Password:YorkCoTax3s! you may search by address and locate your new account number. Alternatively, the account number will be on the next real estate statement mailed to you.

Q: How does electronic billing work?

A: When you view one of your accounts, you can now elect to receive future tax bills automatically. Use the manage notifications function to set this up. Once enabled, you will get an email when a new bill or an updated bill is available. The email has a link to access the bill directly. From there, you can schedule a payment, or print the bill and mail a copy along with your payment. The bill remains available online (rendered in the same version as if you had gotten a printed bill) so you can access the bill at any time. If you fail to access a new tax bill online at least 30 days before the due date, a bill will be sent by regular mail.

Q: If I enroll in electronic billing, can I change my mind and opt out?

A: Yes, just access the notifications function on the account and uncheck the electronic billing option.

Q: I'm getting ready to file my income taxes, how do I find the amount of taxes I paid?

A: To find the amount of taxes paid, make sure you are on the Summary of Accounts page (click on "My Accounts" in the menu bar to return to this page). Select the "Services" drop down box and then select "View Payment History". This will show you the payment history by year by tax type for each of your linked accounts. To find the amount billed by year, select "View Tax History".

Q: How do I find the detail for a tax bill?

A: If you have a balance due, you can create a statement. To do this, select "Get Current Statement" under "Services". This is done at the account level. If you want to see the detail for a tax year, click on "My Accounts" along the top navigation bar, then select "Services" and then "View Tax History". From there you can select the tax year for which you want to view detail. This can be for both personal property and real estate taxes.

Q: Can I file an Amended Business Return of Tangible Personal Property?

A: No, once your return is processed by our office you will not be able to make any changes to it through the portal. An amended return form, which is available on our webpage, must be filed with our office through email, postal mail, or in person.

Q: I received a dog license application in the mail, how do I file my application online?

A: We recommend you register and create a tax portal account. Once you link your tax portal account to your dog license account you will see a link (called “License Renewal Expected”) which takes you through the process of filing for a license. You can also use the Quick Pay link which will allow you to pay the dog license fee online without creating an account. In either case, once the license fee is paid, your dog license will be sent to you by mail in just a few days.

Q: How do I file and pay for a business license?

A: Currently, all 2023 Business License accounts have been processed. If you are opening a new business, an application and additional applicable documents will be required. Application and forms are available on the Commissioner of the Revenue's website at www.yorkcounty.gov/revenue. Please contact the Business License Department at 757-890-3383 with additional questions regarding previous assessments or for application filing requirements. Additional information can be found on our website at www.yorkcounty.gov/revenue.

Q: How do I file and pay the consumer use taxes?

A: 1. Log into your Portal Account. 2. Once you are in the Portal Account, filing access for the consumer taxes is available. 3. Click the Expected Return link located under the corresponding Consumer Tax account. 4. The system will then take you to the current expected return to be filed. **The system will require any and all previous unfiled returns to be completed in chronological order** 5. To file the return, you must enter gross sales (total gross receipts) and allowable deductions. If no allowable deductions enter $0. Then Chose Next. **The Transient Occupancy and $2 Additional Room Tax filings are now required to be completed at the same time. If a Third Party will file for your location, file the total gross sales (total gross receipts) and the allowable deductions will be the total the Third Party will file, which will leave a $0.00 Tax Amount. Complete the $2 Additional Room Tax using the same logic if applicable. This will require submitting of the required supporting proof of allowable deductions documentation.** 6. Filing information will then be displayed, please review. At this time Upload the supporting proof of allowable deductions documentation. PDF is the required format. 7. Read the statement, then click the box on the right to agree and move forward in the process. 8. Enter the Preparers Name and Phone Number, the select Submit. 9. The system will then take you to the payment section. Please complete the payment. *Review the York County Treasurer’s FAQ for payment instructions*