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Seniors: Don’t forget to apply for Enhanced STAR credit
Th e New York State Department of
Taxation and Finance reminded property
owners age 65 and over who are applying
or reapplying to receive the Enhanced STAR
exemption in 2019 that they must now enroll
in the Income Verifi cation Program (IVP).
Th ose already enrolled in the IVP don’t
need to take any action to continue receiving
their Enhanced STAR exemption.
New IVP enrollees will likewise automatically
receive the exemption each year
they’re eligible.
In the fi rst year of enrollment, the assessor
will verify eligibility based on the
income information provided by the
homeowner. In subsequent years, the New
York State Tax Department will automatically
verify eligibility. As a result, homeowners
will no longer need to renew the
exemption or share income tax returns
with their local assessor’s offi ce.
“Th is change applies only to seniors
65 or older applying for the Enhanced
STAR exemption or those who have the
exemption included in their property
tax bills,” said Acting Commissioner
Nonie Manion. “Th is doesn’t aff ect those
who receive a check for this exemption
because we already verify their income
eligibility.”
Next steps
If you already receive the Enhanced
STAR exemption but aren’t yet enrolled
in the IVP, you must renew your application
for the Enhanced STAR exemption
and enroll in the IVP. Submit the following
forms to your assessor:
• Form RP-425-Rnw, Renewal
Application for Enhanced STAR
Exemption for the 2019-2020 School
Year; and
• Form RP-425-IVP, Supplement for
Forms RP-425-E and RP-425-Rnw
• If you receive the Basic STAR exemption
now and are eligible for Enhanced
STAR in 2019, you must apply for it and
enroll in the IVP. Submit the following
forms to your assessor:
• Form RP-425-E, Application for
Enhanced STAR Exemption for the
2019-2020 School Year; and
• Form RP-425-IVP, Supplement to
Forms RP-425-E and RP-425-Rnw
If you’re a new homeowner or fi rsttime
STAR applicant, you need to register
for the STAR credit with the Tax
Department instead of applying for the
exemption. You can register here: www.
tax.ny.gov/STAR.
Required information
Be sure to complete all forms entirely,
including the Social Security numbers
of all property owners and any owner’s
spouse who resides at the property. You
must also provide proof of income.
Deadlines
Th e deadline for applications is March
1 in most communities, but the date varies
in some locations. Contact your assessor
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for the deadline in your area.
Senior citizens exemption
If you’re also receiving the senior citizens
exemption, you’ll still need to annually
renew that benefi t with your assessor.
To renew your application, fi le Form
RP-467-Rnw with your assessor.
In the past, seniors who qualifi ed for
the senior citizens exemption were automatically
granted the Enhanced STAR
exemption. Beginning in 2019, you must
apply separately for both exemptions.
Follow the instructions above to apply
or renew the Enhanced STAR exemption.
To apply or renew the senior citizens
exemption, fi le the appropriate form with
your assessor:
• fi rst-time applicants must fi le Form
RP-467, Application for Partial Tax
Exemption for Real Property of Senior
Citizens
• renewal applicants must fi le Form
RP-467-Rnw, Renewal Application for
Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property
of Senior Citizens
From the New York State Department of
Taxation and Finance
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