The New York STAR Program provides property tax relief in two levels: Basic STAR for all homeowners and Enhanced STAR for senior homeowners over 65.
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Stimulus Payment 2024 NY: The New York STAR Program offers two levels of property tax relief. Basic STAR and Enhanced STAR (E-STAR). Basic STAR is available to all homeowners who meet the requirements, such as using the property as their primary residence and having a household income of no more than $500,000. There is no age requirement for Basic STAR.
Enhanced STAR (E-STAR), however, is designed specifically for senior homeowners. To qualify for E-STAR, the homeowner, their spouse, or a sibling must use the home as their primary residence and be at least 65 years old by the end of the calendar year.
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The applicant’s total household income for 2024 cannot be more than $98,700, and they must already be participating in the STAR exemption program. Income paperwork is needed to confirm eligibility for both programs. Total income is determined by subtracting any taxable amounts from annuities or IRAs from the federal adjusted gross income (AGI).
STAR program homeowners can get different amounts of tax breaks based on where they live and whether they are eligible. People who join the Basic STAR program save about $290 a year, and people who join the Enhanced STAR (E-STAR) program can save up to $650. In some places, though, the number can be a lot more.
People who lived in Albany County saved as much as $1,885, and people who lived in Suffolk County saved as much as $2,695. The exact amount of help varies on things like the city, the school district, and the homeowner’s school tax.
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For those eligible before 2015, the STAR benefit is automatically deducted from their annual school tax levy. If eligibility was established after 2015, the benefit is provided through a check or direct deposit.
To verify registration status and benefit distribution, homeowners should consult their local tax authority or visit the New York State tax website.
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