Stephen B KASS Law Ofc

New York spouses who filed joint returns can escape responsibility for tax debts caused by the other spouse — through innocent spouse, separation of liability, or equitable relief.

New York taxpayers facing IRS audits should know — most audits are correspondence (mail-only), 3-year SOL is standard, and you have appeal + Tax Court rights at every step.

New York property tax effective rate: ~1.62%. Highly variable: NYC class system + state-wide variation; STAR program for relief.