New York, New York

Service business software in New York, NY

IntelliDrive OS runs point of sale, quotes, inventory, warranty records and payment links for locksmiths, plumbers, HVAC companies, electricians and other service businesses. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer.

In short — New York

IntelliDrive OS costs $79/month per business, billed monthly, with unlimited users, the same in New York as anywhere in the US. The combined sales tax rate in New York is 8.875% (as of March 1, 2025), and you set it once as your shop’s tax rate in Settings. Customers pay through payment links from your own QuickBooks Payments, Square or Stripe account.

Sales tax and licensing for New York businesses

From the official sources linked below. Last checked October 4, 2026

8.875% combined sales tax

The combined state and local sales tax rate in New York is 8.875%, as of March 1, 2025. That includes New York’s 4% state rate.

Locksmiths

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) requires a Locksmith license to repair, service, install, inspect, and open and close locks by mechanical means. DCWP says that under Local Law 183 of 2025 individual locksmiths will no longer need to be licensed from May 31, 2027.

All New York tax and licensing facts

These facts summarize the official pages linked next to each one. Rates and rules change, so check the source before you rely on a fact. This is not legal or tax advice.

What does IntelliDrive OS do for a New York service business?

The same features in every city. Here is what the software does today.

One tax rate per shop

Add your rates under Settings → Tax Rates, then choose each shop’s default rate under Settings → Outlets, so every shop charges its own local rate.

All features

Records kept digitally

Invoices, receipts, signatures and photos are kept digitally for your records, and you can send a receipt to the customer by email or text.

Payment-link evidence

Payment links through your own account

Text or email a payment link through your own QuickBooks Payments, Square or Stripe account. On a payment-link sale the record keeps the customer’s signature, the terms they accepted, IP address and device, photos, and location when their browser shares it.

Payment processing

Stock by shop and van

Each shop, and each van you set up as its own location, keeps its own stock, with reorder points, counts and exact transfers between locations.

Inventory

Your team, hours and commission

Time clock, timesheets, pay rates and per-technician commission reporting, with role permissions and staff limited to their own shop.

Workforce

QuickBooks Online, when you choose

Push sales and payments from IntelliDrive OS to QuickBooks Online. It is a one-way push that you start yourself.

QuickBooks integration

Scheduling and dispatch (add-on)

Scheduling, dispatch, live GPS and ETA texts come with the GetTimePad add-on at $199/month. It is not part of the $79 plan.

Scheduling

New York questions, answered

What is the sales tax rate in New York, NY?

The combined sales tax rate in New York is 8.875%, which includes New York’s 4% state rate, according to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance as of March 1, 2025.

Do locksmiths in New York need a license?

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) requires a Locksmith license to repair, service, install, inspect, and open and close locks by mechanical means. DCWP says that under Local Law 183 of 2025 individual locksmiths will no longer need to be licensed from May 31, 2027. Source: New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.

Can I set the New York sales tax rate in IntelliDrive OS?

Yes. Add the rate under Settings → Tax Rates and choose it as the shop’s default under Settings → Outlets. IntelliDrive OS uses one tax rate per shop, so a business with shops in different tax areas sets a rate for each shop.

How much does IntelliDrive OS cost in New York?

$79/month per business, billed monthly, the same in New York as anywhere in the US. New accounts have unlimited users. The first 30 days are free; a card is required at signup and the first charge is on day 31.

Can I use IntelliDrive OS on a phone at the job?

Yes. It runs in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, and you can add it to your home screen. Customers pay through a payment link you text or email from your own QuickBooks Payments, Square or Stripe account.

Run your New York service business on IntelliDrive OS

$79/month per business, billed monthly, with unlimited users.

The first 30 days are free. A card is required at signup and the first charge is on day 31; cancel in Settings → Billing before then and you pay nothing.