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Title of bill
An act to amend the real property tax law, in relation to applications for the enhanced school tax relief exemption by senior citizens
Purpose
The bill would require the state to develop a shorter, simplified renewal application for senior citizens already receiving a STAR tax exemption.
Summary of provisions
The bill amends Section 425, Subdivision 6, Paragraph (a) of the Real Property Tax Law, as well as Section 425, Subdivision 9-b, Paragraph (b) of the same law. The bill adds language requiring the state board to prepare, and to use where appropriate, a simplified, short form STAR application for senior citizens.
Existing law
Existing law requires that property owners go through a long and complex application process every year in order to qualify for the STAR tax exemption. This is true in cases where the household's eligibility information remains the same.
Justification
The proposed law would provide for a simplified renewal application process for senior citizens. A simplified form, especially in cases where the eligibility information is the same, will relieve both seniors and tax assessors of needless paperwork, wasted time, and unnecessarily expended energies. The time saved by tax assessors will also assist the state economically.
Legislative history
2005/2006 - S.4242 2003/2004 - S.443 2001/2002 - S.212 1999/2000 - S.7752
Fiscal implications
None.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act would take effect immediately.
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