A reminder from... AssemblymanMichael Cusick |
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Lower your property taxes with STAR | |||
Seniors 65 and over with incomes of up to $63,750 may apply for enhanced School Tax Relief (STAR) benefits. With enhanced STAR, eligible Staten Island seniors save an average of $330 (37 percent) on their school property taxes. Other Staten Island homeowners save an average of $200 (or 22 percent) a year now that the STAR program is fully implemented. If you do not qualify for the enhanced STAR benefits, you should definitely apply for the basic STAR tax break. The Assembly helped improve the STAR program by:
Remember to apply by January 5
You must apply by January 5 to take advantage of enhanced STAR savings. If
you applied last year, make sure you fill out an income recertification form to continue your benefits this year.
First-time applicants for basic STAR must meet the same deadline. |
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Assemblyman Michael Cusick 1911 Richmond Ave., Staten Island, NY 10314 (718) 370-1384 • cusickm@assembly.state.ny.us |
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