When will your 2024 New York STAR check come? How to Keep Track of It

Posted by RC News Team August 30, 2024
When will your 2024 New York STAR check come How to Keep Track of It

You can use a useful tool from the state Department of Taxation and Finance to check if checks have started being sent to your town. You can use this tool to look for every town and school system in Onondaga County and other places. Keep an eye on your mailbox for your STAR property tax credit check if you haven’t already.

School Tax Relief Program

For example, the tool shows that checks have already been sent out in the city of Syracuse. If you are qualified and didn’t get yours, the department says to call 518-457-2036 for help.

Checks haven’t started going out yet in other parts of Onondaga County. People who live in the Jamesville-DeWitt or North Syracuse school districts and live in the towns of DeWitt and Cicero will get their checks between the end of August and the middle of September.

  • Visit the state Department of Taxation and Finance website.
  • Use the provided tool to check the mailing status for your municipality.
  • Note the expected mailing dates for your specific town and school district.
  • If your check is delayed or missing, contact the department at 518-457-2036.

The original goal of the STAR program, which stands for “School Tax Relief,” was to lower homeowners’ property tax bills in their own school districts. Recent changes, on the other hand, have made STAR more like a credit.

NY STAR checks: When to expect yours? Check your hometown
Source democratandchronicle.com

Understanding the STAR Program Transition

Since this change, homeowners will not get a tax break right away. Instead, they will have to wait for a check from the state to arrive in the mail to receive the relief.

Basic STAR Program

The Basic STAR program gives a big break by not charging school property taxes on the first $30,000 of a home’s full value if it is the owner’s main residence. Homeowners must make less than $500,000 a year to be eligible.

Enhanced STAR Program

For seniors 65 and older, the Enhanced STAR program gives them an extra advantage. If you make less than $98,700 during the 2024–2025 school year, you can use this program to get the first $84,000 of your home’s full value off of your school property taxes for that year.

Key Points to Remember

  • STAR has shifted from an upfront tax reduction to a state-issued credit.
  • The Basic STAR exempts $30,000 of home value with an income cap of $500,000.
  • The Enhanced STAR benefits seniors with incomes up to $98,700, exempting $84,000 of home value.

Homeowners can get the most out of the STAR program’s tax breaks by learning about these changes and the requirements for each program.

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