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New York Surplus Lines Tax Filing 2026

The New York surplus lines tax is 3.6% of gross premium, plus a 0.17% stamping fee. SLTax360 automates every filing so MGAs, wholesalers, and retail brokers stay compliant without manual entry.

Rates effective from 2024-01-01

New York Rates Snapshot
Surplus Lines Tax 3.6%
Stamping Fee 0.17%
Filing Fee (flat) $25.00

How SLTax360 Files New York Surplus Lines Taxes

Filing surplus lines tax in New York means navigating New York's specific submission channel, fee structure, and deadline rules. SLTax360 abstracts that away: we maintain the New York rate configuration in a versioned table and apply it automatically to every invoice you submit.

Each New York transaction we file is itemized into its components — surplus lines tax (3.6%), stamping fee (0.17%) — so your audit trail shows exactly which line went where. Confirmations are retained, deadlines are tracked, and filings are reconciled against your invoice data.

Whether you're an MGA filing a handful of New York transactions per month or a wholesaler running hundreds, the workflow is the same: upload, we file, you stay compliant. Want to verify the numbers yourself first? Run a free New York calculation — no signup required.

New York Notes: New York: 3.6% SL tax. Fire dept tax 0.15%. $25 filing fee per policy. Handled by ELANY.

New York Surplus Lines FAQ

As of 2026, the New York surplus lines tax rate is 3.6% of gross premium. The tax base in New York includes policy fees.

Yes. New York applies a stamping fee of 0.17% on top of the surplus lines tax. Stamping fees fund the state-designated stamping office that reviews and processes filings.

Beyond the base surplus lines tax and stamping fee, New York also applies a flat filing fee of $25.00. SLTax360 itemizes all of these on every filing so you can audit each line.

SLTax360 automates New York surplus lines tax filing for MGAs, wholesalers, and retail brokers. We submit each transaction through the appropriate state-mandated channel (OPTins, SLIP+, or the state's own portal where applicable), retain audit-ready confirmations, and track deadlines so nothing slips. Try the free New York rate in the public calculator before signing up.

New York: 3.6% SL tax. Fire dept tax 0.15%. $25 filing fee per policy. Handled by ELANY.

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