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Authorizes Hands Across Long Island to retroactively apply for a real property tax exemption for certain property in the town of Central Islip, county of Suffolk
In Assembly Committee · Real Property Taxation · Sponsor Philip Ramos
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BILL NUMBER:S6822
Title of bill
An act to authorize Hands Across Long Island to retroactively apply for a real property tax exemption for certain property in the town of Central Islip, county of Suffolk
Purpose or general idea of bill
To grant the town assessor for the town of Islip, county of Suffolk, the authority to exempt certain parcels owned by Hands Across Long Island, a not for profit corporation, from liability for payment of real property taxes due on the 2007-2008 assessment roll.
Summary of provisions
Section One authorizes and directs the assessor of the town of Islip to accept an application from Hands Across Long Island for exemption from real property taxes pursuant to Section 420-a of the real property tax law for the assessment roll of 2007-2008 for their property located at 68 Brightside Avenue in Central Islip. Upon satisfaction that Hands Across Long Island would have otherwise been entitled to said exemption, the assessor may grant this exemption from all taxation beginning with respect to this roll. If exemption is granted, Hands Across Long Island may be refunded any taxes paid and any taxes, fines, penalties, liens or interest unpaid may be cancelled through the sole discretion of the town board. Section Two is the effective date.
Justification
Hands Across Long Island purchased their property located at 68 Brightside Avenue in Central Islip after the taxable status date for the 2007-2008 assessment roll. This bill would authorize the assessor of the town of Islip to accept application from Hands Across Long Island for exemption from real property taxes pursuant to Section 420-a of the real property tax law for the 2007-2008 assessment roll.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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