Finding Aid Search Results
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Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series is an alphabetical index to direct state tax levied on real property. The index is by county, town name, township, land patent, city, ward, or other unit of land. The tax referred to was probably the annual mill tax on land..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
2
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Audit and Control. Bureau of Municipal Research and Statistics
Title:
Series:
13332
Dates:
1953-2000, 2009
Abstract:
This series consists of annual statements of counties relating to the computation of their constitutional tax margins. Each statement contains a breakdown of the current tax including computation of constitutional taxing power, determination of amount not affected by constitutional tax limitation, total .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
3
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of accounts, apparently of tax money, received by the State Comptroller from various state and local agencies and organizations. Information includes date, name of organization or agency, amount (probably received), and remarks (these include such notes as tax, repairs, common school .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
4
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of information relating to taxes received from a variety of sources: United States Deposit Fund; State Athletic Commission; Mortgage tax; and land tax. Information includes date; from whom received; amount and type of tax or fund..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
5
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Abstract:
This series consists of a register of checks drawn by the Comptroller for distribution of tax monies to the various counties, or for transfer of tax funds to other banks. Monies came from the state income tax, the bank tax, and the motor fuel tax. Each entry in the register gives date, bank drawn on, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
6
Creator:
New York (State). Department of Audit and Control
Abstract:
This series consists of tables showing distribution of monies collected by the Comptroller through the motor vehicle tax, income tax, franchise tax, bank tax, motor fuel tax, beverage licenses and tax. The tables show monthly or quarterly distribution of tax revenues to each county (New York City at .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
7
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series contains outgoing correspondence from the Comptroller's Office to county treasurers, individuals, law firms and state agencies. Subjects include taxation or payments for services and requests for clarification on reports. Some volumes are missing..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
8
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
B0989
Dates:
1853-1868
Abstract:
The Legislature appointed commissioners to construct roads from Grieg and Port Leyden in Lewis County, to Brown's Tract in Herkimer County. The commissioners were empowered to levy a highway tax. This series consists of assessment rolls containing lists of lots taxed. Information includes lot numbers, .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
9
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consisting of a list of railroad tax assessments documents the state's Franchise Tax on steam or electric surface or elevated railroads. Each list gives name of steam surface, elevated or street surface railroad, total mileage, total net income, and net income, mileage in state, amounts .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
10
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
B0940
Dates:
1849-1854
Abstract:
This series contains statements that list lands of non-residents sold by county treasurers for unpaid taxes. Each statement gives the lot number; description of the parcel sold; acreage; name of the purchaser; number of acres sold; and amount received by the county treasurer..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
11
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1358
Dates:
1891-1910
Abstract:
This series consists of letters sent by the Comptroller and Deputy Comptroller to individuals, organizations, and government organizations. The correspondence relates to school taxes requested to be paid on State lands; highway taxes levied against state land; exchanges with people wishing to purchase .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
12
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
B0942
Dates:
1881-1893
Abstract:
This series consists of letters from comptroller's agents who served eviction notices on occupants of lands conveyed to the State in Comptroller's tax sales. Most, if not all of the letters, pertain to lands being acquired for the Adirondack Forest Preserve. The letters describe the difficulties of .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
13
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
B0943
Dates:
1902-1912
Abstract:
This series consists of documents listing lots acquired by the State in the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserves through Comptroller's tax sales. Each list provides the town, lot number, description of the parcel, name of the occupant, if any, and acreage..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
14
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of a published list of lands sold by the Comptroller for unpaid taxes. Each entry gives the sale certificate number; a brief description of the parcel sold; the acres sold; the name of the purchaser; the amount of the bid; and to whom the parcel was conveyed..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
15
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Abstract:
This series consists of accounts of adjusted estate transfer taxes. Each entry gives name of decedent, amount of tax under old law, amount of tax under new law, total amount due, and loss or gain to state. Entries are grouped under county name..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
16
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
B0988
Dates:
1869-1927
Abstract:
This series consists of affidavits of purchasers of land at Comptroller's tax sales, stating that the land purchased was wholly unoccupied and vacant. The affidavits were filed with the Comptroller to prove that no occupant had rights to redeem land from the tax sale..........
Repository:
New York State Archives
17
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
B0990
Dates:
1843-1876
Abstract:
This series consists of tax assessment rolls prepared by town tax assessors and certified as accurate copies by the county treasurer. Each entry on the tax roll states name of taxpayer, brief description of parcel, acreage, assessed valuation, and amount of taxes. These tax assessment rolls were evidently .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
18
Creator:
New York (State). Comptroller's Office
Title:
Series:
A1071
Dates:
1815-1845, 1895, 1900, 1924-1926
Abstract:
These registers from the Comptroller's Office provides geographic access to conveyances of non-resident lands sold for unpaid taxes. Information includes town name or ward number; lot number; tax year; description of parcel conveyed; acreage; payment date; payor; tax paid; total taxes; interest due; .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
Abstract:
This series consists of lists of land acquired by the state at comptroller's tax sales. Most of the lots are within the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Information usually includes a description of the parcel acreage; date of sale; source of acquisition; person to whom the parcel was sold; and (sometimes) .........
Repository:
New York State Archives
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