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NY S01920
Bill
Status
3/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Kemp Hannon
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AI Summary
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Requires the State Board to prepare a simplified, short form application for senior citizens who have elected not to participate in the STAR income verification program when applying for the enhanced school tax relief exemption.
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Mandates that senior citizens not participating in the STAR income verification program file a simplified, short form renewal application annually with the assessor on or before the applicable taxable status date to continue receiving the enhanced exemption.
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Specifies that if a renewal application is not filed by the deadline, the assessor shall discontinue the enhanced exemption but grant the basic exemption instead.
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Amends Real Property Tax Law Section 425 regarding applications for the enhanced school tax relief exemption by senior citizens.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Allows senior citizens previously approved for the enhanced school tax relief exemption, who have elected not to participate in the income verification program, to file a simplified renewal application annually; directs the commissioner of taxation and finance to prepare such simplified, short form for eligible senior citizens.
Last Action
referred to real property taxation
4/17/2012