The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that School Tax Relief, or STAR, credit recipients can now enroll to have their STAR credit payments direct deposited into their bank accounts. New York’s STAR program provides … [Read more...]
Application Deadline for Enhanced STAR Exemption is Mach 1
JAMESTOWN - The Exemption Application Deadline for the enhanced STAR Exemption is March 1. Jamestown mayor Eddie Sundquist's office is reminding residents that if you are a NYS resident and own your own home, you may be eligible for an Enhanced … [Read more...]
PropertyTax Exemptions in Jamestown at 37 Percent, Higher than 30 Percent Upstate NY Average
ALBANY - State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli issued a report Monday highlighting recent trends in property tax exemptions in New York State outside of New York City and the impact they have on local governments and school districts. The report … [Read more...]
State’s STAR Rebate Program to Undergo Major Change
ALBANY - New homeowners in New York State will receive a rebate check for a portion of their school-property taxes instead of receiving it as an upfront savings in their tax bill. Under guidelines included in the new state budget approved last … [Read more...]
Deadline on STAR Property Tax Exemption is Dec. 31
Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Chautauqua) is reminding local homeowners to re-apply to receive their STAR Property Tax Exemption. The program, which saves the average New York homeowner $700 per year, requires renewal before the end of the year … [Read more...]