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E-911 Surcharge for Telecommunications Services
Wireless, landline, and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telecommunications service providers include a 911 surcharge on all New York City customer bills. All affected telecommunications service providers are required to collect this surcharge and pass it along to the City, minus a 2% administrative fee.
Tax Rates
| Service | Monthly Surcharge | |
| Landline | $1.00 |
per line |
| Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) | $1.00 |
per device |
Filing Information
You can pay the E911 surcharge electronically at e-Services or mail in the completed NYC-E-911 form.
Deadline
E-911 Surcharge returns and taxes are due by the 25th of each month.
Forms and Reports
Forms
Legal Authority
Local Law: Title 11, Chapter 23, Administrative Code
Enabling Act: N.Y. County Law Section 303