Dean G. Skelos > 2007 PROPERTY TAX REBATE CHECK

Sunday, July 06, 2008

New York State Senator
Dean G. Skelos	9th Senate District

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2007 PROPERTY TAX REBATE CHECK

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In January, Governor Spitzer proposed eliminating the school property tax rebate check program that saved Long Island homeowners more than $200 million last year.

Governor Spitzer’s plan included unfair income limits that discriminated against Long Island families and, according to the Long Island Association, the Governor’s proposal would result in higher residential and commercial property taxes and “a significant percentage of residential taxpayers…[will be] likely to lose money as a result of [the Governor’s] proposal.”

Senator Skelos led the fight to defeat the Governor’s plan to eliminate the rebate check program and dramatically increase the income eligibility thresholds--providing more property tax relief to more Long Island homeowners. As a result, 94% of Long Island homeowners will receive larger checks than last year. To read Senator Skelos’ letter opposing Governor Spitzer’s school aid and property tax relief plans that discriminated against Long Island property taxpayers, click here.

During the week of September 24^th, Long Island homeowners who are enrolled in the Basic STAR program will receive a rebate check application from New York State. On the application, homeowners must verify their property information and mailing address and enter the names, social security numbers and all required information relating to the resident property owner and his/her spouse. For more information about the application process, including answers to Frequently Asked Questions, click here.

To qualify for a rebate check, all applications must be returned by November 30th.

To determine the exact amount of your rebate check, click here.

Notably, senior homeowners enrolled in the Enhanced STAR program will receive their check automatically and are not required to submit an application. Nassau County seniors enrolled in the Enhanced STAR program will begin receiving their rebate checks during the week of September 3^rd.

Rebate checks for Basic STAR recipients will be mailed upon receipt of a completed application. To expedite your check, Basic STAR enrolled homeowners may apply online once they have received their application in the mail. To apply online, please click here.

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