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2007 STAR Rebates

New York State has expanded the property tax relief program for middle-class taxpayers and increased benefits for seniors.

In addition to a direct reduction on their school tax bills, taxpayers who are property owners will receive an additional benefit this fall in the form of a rebate check. Property owners who receive a basic STAR exemption on their 2007- 2008 school tax bills will have to apply for the rebate check. Senior citizens who are property owners and receive an enhanced STAR exemption on their 2007-2008 tax bill will receive a rebate check automatically. For seniors with enhanced STAR, no application is required.

The New York State Tax Department will notify property owners of the program and provide application instructions. Please check the State website at http://www.tax.state.ny.us/ in August for the timing of the mailings to your area. You must complete the application process and income verification to qualify for a rebate check.

The application process is currently under development. Applications are not now available and rebate checks are not being issued at this time.