Assemblyman Andy Goodell is reminding all residents that the deadline to re-register for Basic STAR Program exemptions is December 31.
In the coming weeks, homeowners will be receiving a letter instructing them to reapply for the Basic STAR program online or by phone. People will need to verify their salaries, Social Security numbers and primary residences. The new registration for Basic STAR will only be required once, and homeowners will not have to re-register in future years.
Since it was established, the STAR program has provided a partial exemption from school taxes for most homeowners with incomes less than $500,000 on their primary residences. The new registration process will not affect this year’s tax bills, nor will it affect Enhanced STAR. Seniors are required to register every year to receive the Enhanced STAR exemption.
Additional information can be found at tax.ny.gov.
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