Frequently Asked Questions

Surplus Lines Tax Services is a resource to surplus lines insurance brokers offering filing services to stay in compliance with state insurance regulations.

Surplus Lines Tax Services offers a wide range of services, including policy and affidavit filing, tax form preparation and tax payments on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis..

The cost of using Surplus Lines Tax Services varies depending on your specific needs. We offer competitive pricing and will provide you with a personalized quote based on your requirements.

Surplus lines tax is collected by the surplus lines broker on insurance policies written through non-admitted insurance companies.  Depending on the state, the taxes are remitted on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis.   The tax rate is set by the state insurance department and varies from state to state.

A stamping fee is collected by the surplus lines broker on insurance policies written through non-admitted insurance companies.  The stamping fee rates vary from state to state.  Not all states have stamping fees.  The fee is often paid to the state surplus lines association or organization who oversee the regulation of non-admitted insurance policies.