Assemblyman Brian Kolb
Assemblyman
Brian Kolb
Wants You To Know. . .

SEVEN THINGS
you need to know
about your
property tax
rebate check!

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This year’s state budget includes $1.3 billion in property tax rebate checks for homeowners in this year’s state budget, and $4 billion over the next 2 years.

Brian Kolb wants to make sure you receive yours!




Brian Kolb wants to make sure you get your property tax rebate check.

1.  What is the Middle Class STAR Rebate Program?
It’s a new program that provides direct property tax relief to homeowners by sending them a State rebate check for a portion of their school taxes.

7 You Need To Know About Your Property Tax Rebate Check!

2.  Who is eligible for the rebate?
The rebate is provided to all homeowners currently enrolled in the STAR program with household incomes less than $250,000.

3.  How do I obtain my rebate?
If you are already in the Enhanced STAR program, your rebate check will be automatically mailed to you. If you are in the Basic STAR program, the state Department of Taxation and Finance will notify you of the application process.

4.  What do I do once I’m notified?
Taxation and Finance will inform you how to obtain an application. Qualifying homeowners have until November 30, 2007 to apply for their rebate.

5.  What will be required on the application?
Homeowners will need to submit to Taxation and Finance the affiliated income for each parcel. Affiliated income includes a combined income of all owners of the property and their spouses. They will tell you what documentation is needed to verify your income.

6.  When will I receive my rebate and how much will I get?
Taxation and Finance intends to send out rebate checks on a rolling basis based on the dates applications are received. Rebates will vary depending upon your exemption, income and the school district in which you reside.

7.  What if I have more questions?
Call the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance at 1-877-678-2769 or visit their Website at www.nystax.gov.


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He’s your Assemblyman,
Brian Kolb

Brian Kolb knows property taxes are too high and overtaxed homeowners need relief.

That’s why he’s leading the fight for permanent property tax relief for homeowners through changes in state government. In fact, Brian Kolb has a three-point plan that will provide property tax relief for homeowners:

checkmark Cut overlapping services by encouraging consolidation at a local level
checkmark Cap state mandates on localities
checkmark Control school property taxes by ensuring adequate state aid is provided to local schools
Assemblyman
Brian Kolb
He’s working for us.

Other tax relief secured as part of the 2007-08 State Budget:

checkmark $55 million reduction in the Corporate Franchise Tax to create manufacturing jobs;

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$50 million for the immediate phase-in of the single sales factor to aid businesses and manufacturers; and

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Fought back $480.7 million in tax hikes to help local, hometown businesses keep jobs.
Contact Brian Kolb:
607 West Washington Street • Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 781-2030 • E-mail: kolbb@assembly.state.ny.us

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