Instructions For Form Rp-467-I - Application For The Partial Real Property Tax Exemption For Senior Citizens Exemption Page 3

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senior citizens exemption will apply only to the portion used
Line 13 – If the owner, any of the owners, or the spouse of
exclusively for residential purposes.
any of the owners filed a federal or New York State income
tax return for the preceding calendar year, a copy of the
Line 9 – The exemption cannot be granted if the income of
return must be submitted with the application. If you do
the owner, or the combined income of all the owners, exceeds
not have a copy of the Federal income tax return, it may
the maximum income limit set by the locality. If the owner is
be obtained from the District Office of Internal Revenue
married, the income of the spouse must be included in the total
Service in which the return is filed. Visit for
unless the spouse is absent from the residence due to a legal
further information. Instructions on how to request a copy of
separation or abandonment. The income of a non-resident
a New York State income tax return are available online at
former spouse, who retains an ownership interest, is not
Follow the
included. You should contact the assessor to determine the
instructions in the section All Other Returns.
locally applicable income limits.
You can still file your application for exemption with your
Income is to be reported on the basis of the latest preceding
assessor pending any submission of income tax return(s) you
income tax year prior to the date of application. This usually is
are required to provide with Form RP-467 or RP-467-RNW.
the preceding calendar year.
Line 14 – If any child, including a child of tenants or lease
Income includes:
holders, resides on the property for which an exemption from
• all Social Security payments
school taxes is sought, and such child attends any public school
(grades pre-K-12), no exemption from school taxes may be
• salary and wages (including bonuses)
granted unless the school district in which the property is located
• interest (including nontaxable interest on state or local bonds),
has adopted a resolution to permit a school tax exemption for
total dividends
otherwise eligible residential property where children attending
• net earnings from farming, rentals, business or profession
public school reside. The child may not have been brought into
(including amounts claimed as depreciation for income tax
the residence in whole or in substantial part for the purpose of
purposes)
attending a particular school within the school district.
• income from estates or trusts
• gains from sales and exchanges
• the total amount received from governmental or private
retirement or pension plans
• annuity payments (excluding amounts representing a return of
capital)
• alimony or support money
• unemployment insurance payments, disability payments,
workers’ compensation, etc.
Income does not include:
• Supplemental Security Income
• reparation payments made to individuals because of their
status as victims of Nazi persecution
• moneys received pursuant to the Federal Foster Grandparent
Program
• welfare payments
• proceeds of a reverse mortgage (but any interest or dividends
realized from the investment of such proceeds are income)
• gifts, inheritances or a return of capital.
Line 10 – If an owner is an inpatient in a residential health care
facility, the owner’s other income is not considered income in
determining exemption eligibility if it does not exceed the amount
paid by such owner, spouse or co-owner for care at the facility.
Proof from the facility of the amount paid for an owner’s care
must be submitted with the application.
Line 11 – At local option, municipalities may permit applicants
to deduct from their incomes all medical and prescription drug
expenses which are not reimbursed or paid by insurance.
Check with the assessor to determine if this option is locally
available. If so, complete line 11 on the application. Proof of the
expenses and reimbursement, if any, must be submitted with the
application.
Line 12 – At local option, municipalities may permit applicants
to deduct from their incomes veterans disability compensation
payments. Check with the assessor to determine if this option
is in effect. If so, complete line 12. Attach proof of receipt of the
amount being deducted.

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