If you have recently purchased your home or you have never applied for the STAR benefit on your current home, you may be able to save hundreds of dollars each year. You only need to register for the STAR credit once, any you'll continue to receive the annual benefit as long as you're eligible.
If your income is between $250,000 and $500,000:
If you currently receive the Basic STAR exemption and your income is between $250,000 and $500,000, the program is changing for you. If eligible, you will now receive a check for the STAR credit instead of the reduction on your school tax bill.
To respond to a STAR letter from New York State Department of Taxation and Finance:
New York State Department of Taxation and Fiance may send you a letter requesting additional information or notifying you of a change to your STAR benefit or the STAR program.
If you received a STAR letter, go to the STAR Resource Center and select it from the provided list for more information. You can find the number of your letter in its lower-left corner.
Link: STAR RESOURCE CENTER
If your income is is $250,000 or less:
If you currently receive the STAR exemption, you can choose to register for the STAR credit to receive a check instead; you may receive a greater benefit.
See Register for the STAR credit to make the switch.
Questions?:
Link: STAR RESOURCE CENTER
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance STAR Unit may be reached at 518-457-2036.
If your income is between $250,000 and $500,000:
If you currently receive the Basic STAR exemption and your income is between $250,000 and $500,000, the program is changing for you. If eligible, you will now receive a check for the STAR credit instead of the reduction on your school tax bill.
To respond to a STAR letter from New York State Department of Taxation and Finance:
New York State Department of Taxation and Fiance may send you a letter requesting additional information or notifying you of a change to your STAR benefit or the STAR program.
If you received a STAR letter, go to the STAR Resource Center and select it from the provided list for more information. You can find the number of your letter in its lower-left corner.
Link: STAR RESOURCE CENTER
If your income is is $250,000 or less:
If you currently receive the STAR exemption, you can choose to register for the STAR credit to receive a check instead; you may receive a greater benefit.
See Register for the STAR credit to make the switch.
Questions?:
Link: STAR RESOURCE CENTER
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance STAR Unit may be reached at 518-457-2036.