Form Rp-425 - Application For School Tax Relief

For the 2016-2017 school taxes, DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MAY 1, 2016

RP-425

Department of Taxation and Finance

Application for School Tax Relief

(10/15)

(STAR) Exemption

For help in completing this form, see the instructions on page 2. Attach additional sheets if necessary.

Name(s) of owner(s)

Mailing address of owner(s)

Location of property

(number and street or PO box)

(street address)

City, village, or post ofﬁce

State

ZIP code

City, town, or village

State

ZIP code

Daytime contact number

Evening contact number

School district

E-mail address

Tax map number of section/block/lot: Property identiﬁcation (see tax bill or assessment roll)

Please be

sure to

Name(s) of any non-owner spouse(s)

provide

contact info

Address(es) of primary residence(s) if different from above:

& write

legibly

***Please See Reverse for Proof of Residency Requirements***

Eligibility

Note: The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance will conﬁrm income eligibility of STAR recipients.

1 Did the combined income of the owners and spouses who reside on the property exceed $500,000 for

calendar year 2014? .................................................................................................................................................. Yes

If Yes, you are not eligible for the STAR exemption for the 2016-2017 school year.

2 Do you or your spouse own any other property that is currently receiving the STAR exemption? ............................ Yes

3 Do you or your spouse own property in another state that you are claiming as your full time residence and

are receiving a residency tax beneﬁt, such as the Florida Homestead exemption? .................................................. Yes

If Yes for either 2 or 3, give the address of each such property:

You may be eligible for larger school property tax savings if you meet the following age and income requirements.

4 If you are applying for STAR for the 2016-2017 school year:

a) Will all owners be at least 65 years of age as of December 31, 2016? or

b) If the property is owned by a married couple or by siblings, will at least one of the spouses or siblings

be at least 65 years of age as of December 31, 2016? ........................................................................................ Yes

5 Is the total 2014 combined income of all the owners, and of any owners’ spouses residing on the

premises, $84,550 or less?

....................................................................... Yes

(See Income for STAR purposes on page 2.)

Note: If the answer to both questions 4 and 5 is Yes, all owners, including nonresident owners, must attach a copy of either their

2014 federal or 2014 state income tax returns (if ﬁled). Tax schedules and tax form attachments are not required unless requested. The

assessor may also require proof of age.

Certiﬁcation

New

Caution: Anyone who misrepresents his or her primary residence, age, or income will be subject to a penalty of the greater of $100 or

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20% of the improperly received tax savings, prohibited from receiving the STAR exemption for six years, and may also be subject to

criminal prosecution.

I (we) certify that all of the above information is correct, that the property listed above is owned by me (us) and is my (our) primary

residence and that my (our) 2014 income was less than $500,000. I (we) understand it is my (our) obligation to notify the

assessor if I (we) relocate to another primary residence and to provide any documentation of eligibility that is required.

All resident owners must sign and date this form.

Signature

Date

Signature

Date

By May 1, 2016 DEADLINE.

Return this form to your local assessor by taxable status date

(see Deadline on page 2)

Do not ﬁle this form with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance or the Ofﬁce of Real Property Tax Services.

Return Completed Application To:

Form Rp-425 - Application For School Tax Relief - 2015

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