NYC Administrative Code

§ 11-903 — Tax on premiums on policies of foreign and alien insurers.

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What is NYC AC § 11-903?

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This section imposes a tax on foreign and alien fire insurance corporations for premiums received on fire insurance policies in New York City. The tax is calculated at two percent of gross direct premiums, excluding return premiums, and is payable to the Department of Finance. Applies to foreign and alien fire insurance providers operating in the city.

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§ 11-903 Tax on premiums on policies of foreign and alien insurers.

AC § 11-903

There shall be paid to the department of finance for the use and benefit of the fire department of the city, on or before the first day of March, in each year by every foreign and alien fire insurance corporation, association or individuals which insure property against loss or damage by fire, the sum of two percent of all gross direct premiums less return premiums which, during the year ending on the preceding thirty-first day of December, shall have been received by any such insurer for any insurance against loss or damage by fire in the city. Any such insurer which in any year shall cease or terminate doing business in the city shall pay the tax for such year within thirty days after such cessation or termination.

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