Legislative Press Release from Assemblyman James Skoufis Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Woodbury), who sits on the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection, warned homeowners of a new scam falsely requiring a fee in order to apply for the School Tax Relief (STAR) property tax exemption. “Whether you are a new homeowner, existing homeowner or a homeowner […]
Rockland County effort becomes catalyst for change at state level Rockland County District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe last week announced the results of a sweeping crackdown on STAR program violators and the unique amnesty initiative designed to help offenders avoid criminal charges. The amnesty program yielded significant results: 123 individuals came forward to voluntarily renounce […]
The more than 2.6 million New Yorkers who receive the School Tax Relief exemption will need to re-apply as part of the state’s efforts to combat fraud within the system. This month, the State Department of Taxation and Finance began mailing letters to homeowners, providing instructions on how to reapply for the STAR Program. If […]
Not in effect for Rockland until September 9 Very soon, more than 2.6 million New Yorkers who receive the School Tax Relief exemption will need to re-apply as part of the state’s efforts to combat fraud within the system. This week, the State Department of Taxation and Finance began mailing letters to homeowners, providing instructions […]