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History
- Referred to local government
- Returned to senate
- Died in assembly
- Referred to real property taxation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 47–14
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.633
- Referred to local government
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Authorizes the Selden fire district in the town of Brookhaven to file an application for a real property tax exemption
In Assembly Committee · Real Property Taxation · Sponsor Dean Murray
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4167
Title of bill
An act authorizing the Selden fire district in the town of Brookhaven to file an application for a real property tax exemption and refund of any such taxes paid at the time of acquisition
Purpose
This bill authorizes the Selden Fire District to apply for a retroactive real property tax exemption for the 2005/2006 tax year and authorizes a refund for any real estate taxes paid on the property after it was acquired by the Selden Fire District.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 authorizes the Assessor of the Town of Brookhaven to accept from the Selden Fire District an application for exemption from real property taxes pursuant to Real Property Tax. Law Section 410 for a parcel of real property acquired by the fire district for fire district purposes.
Justification
This legislation would permit the Selden Fire District to seek retroactive exempt status for the portions of those tax years for which the taxable status application date had passed due to the date of acquisition of the property. It also would permit the Selden Fire District to receive a refund of the real estate taxes it paid after acquisition of the property. Granting this relief will be consistent with New York State policy which grants exemptions pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 410.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Local fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This bill shall take effect immediately.
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