To ensure taxpayers are protected from inappropriate or fraudulent STAR exemptions, Assemblyman Phillip Goldfeder (D-Ozone Park) is reminding all homeowners receiving the basic STAR benefit to register with the state Department of Taxation and Finance to continue receiving exemptions in 2014 and subsequent years.
Registration began on Aug. 19 and will run through Dec. 31, 2013.
Enhanced STAR recipients must continue to apply annually, or continue to participate in the Income Verification Program. Additionally, first-time applicants are not affected by this year’s registration procedure and must file Form RP-425, Application for School Tax Relief Exemption, with their local assessor.
The tax department will mail instructions, including a STAR code necessary for registration, to all homeowners who currently receive the basic STAR exemption. Additionally, seniors who receive enhanced STAR will be exempt from the new home requirements and will not need to register to continue participation in the program.
Homeowners can register at the state Department of Taxation and Finance’s website at www.tax.ny.gov or by calling (518) 457-2036.
