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Authorizes Congregation Beth-El Sephardic Center to retroactively apply for a real property tax exemption
In Assembly Committee · Real Property Taxation · Sponsor David Weprin
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Title of bill
An act to authorize Congregation Beth-El Sephardic Center to retroactively apply for a real property tax exemption for certain property in the neighborhood of Fresh Meadows, county of Queens
Purpose
To authorize Beth-El Sephardic Center to apply for a retroactive real property tax exemption.
Summary of provisions
Amends Section 420-a of the real property tax law for the assessment roll will include Beth-El Sephardic Center for exemption.
Justification
Beth-El Sephardic Center is a not-for-profit tax exempt organization that owns property located in the neighborhood of Fresh Meadows in the county of Queens, NY. This property is used as a place of worship as well as other religious observances. The property is located 180-01 Union Turnpike Fresh Meadows, NY. This legislation would provide Beth-El Sephardic Center with an exemption from real property taxes pursuant to 420-a of the Real Property Tax Law for the 2015 assessment roll and for the 2014-2015 school taxes. In order to preserve the community's organization for the use by its residents, Beth-El Sephardic Center needs the requested relief from real property taxes.
Legislative history
A new bill.
Fiscal implications
The specific pro-rata amount of tax refund will be calculated by the New York City Assessor's Office.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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