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Kitten1929
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STAR?
We closed in April. How/when do we apply for STAR? Just want to make sure I stay on top of it!
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Posted 10/18/13 9:55 AM  |
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Sarah
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Re: STAR?
You can go to the NY state tax department website. Even homeowners who previously had STAR had to recently re-register. They should have info on there. You should apply now.
Message edited 10/18/2013 10:37:07 AM.
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| Posted 10/18/13 10:36 AM |
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BabyBoy
is Skylar Elizabeth
Member since 5/05 4189 total posts
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Tom
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Re: STAR?
Agree with above poster, you should receive a mailing for the property but you can go online and complete the form. Takes 3 mins
Message edited 10/18/2013 11:16:06 AM.
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| Posted 10/18/13 11:15 AM |
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LilLee0111
LIF Adolescent
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STAR?
Just did mine online
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| Posted 10/18/13 12:18 PM |
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MrsG823
Just call me Mommy.
Member since 1/11 5570 total posts
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STAR?
You should have received a letter in the mail around the first week of the month with a Basic star code and then you can fill out the form online at www.tax.ny.gov-There is probably a way to look up the code if you did not get the letter. You can also call the NYS tax department at (518) 457-2036 if you have questions.
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| Posted 10/18/13 1:25 PM |
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BabyBoy
is Skylar Elizabeth
Member since 5/05 4189 total posts
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Tom
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Re: STAR?
Posted by MrsG823
You should have received a letter in the mail around the first week of the month with a Basic star code and then you can fill out the form online at www.tax.ny.gov-There is probably a way to look up the code if you did not get the letter. You can also call the NYS tax department at (518) 457-2036 if you have questions.
You can look up your code online..
Not working for a friend of mine though.
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| Posted 10/18/13 1:26 PM |
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MrsG823
Just call me Mommy.
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STAR?
I just called the information number because I was also sent paperwork in the mail by my local tax office and I was told that new property owner's should also fill out a registration form for the star exemption for the local tax office in addition to the state form online. Figures NY has to make things difficult.
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| Posted 10/18/13 1:38 PM |
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BabyBoy
is Skylar Elizabeth
Member since 5/05 4189 total posts
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Tom
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Re: STAR?
Posted by MrsG823
I just called the information number because I was also sent paperwork in the mail by my local tax office and I was told that new property owner's should also fill out a registration form for the star exemption for the local tax office in addition to the state form online. Figures NY has to make things difficult.
I was told I didn't have to after calling..
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| Posted 10/18/13 1:45 PM |
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MrsG823
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Re: STAR?
Posted by BabyBoy
Posted by MrsG823
I just called the information number because I was also sent paperwork in the mail by my local tax office and I was told that new property owner's should also fill out a registration form for the star exemption for the local tax office in addition to the state form online. Figures NY has to make things difficult.
I was told I didn't have to after calling..
So strange that we were given conflicting information- The person I spoke to said that the renewal is actually intended for the previous owners but by filling out the form with the code attached to the address the information will be changed to the current owner's name but it does not replace the initial application. I am going to file both-Better safe than sorry. A little paper work is worth insuring I get the tax credit.
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| Posted 10/18/13 1:49 PM |
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MrsM84
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STAR?
I just called and since my husband and I just closed on our home in June, we were told only to fill out the paper application. He said the online registration is only for people who received STAR in 2013, which we didn't since the STAR on the home is the previous owners. That is also why when I tried to look up my STAR code, it wasn't there. Just paper application for me!
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| Posted 10/18/13 6:56 PM |
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BabyBoy
is Skylar Elizabeth
Member since 5/05 4189 total posts
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Tom
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Re: STAR?
Posted by MrsM84
I just called and since my husband and I just closed on our home in June, we were told only to fill out the paper application. He said the online registration is only for people who received STAR in 2013, which we didn't since the STAR on the home is the previous owners. That is also why when I tried to look up my STAR code, it wasn't there. Just paper application for me!
We closed in April and this is to update the property for the current owner. We were able to update the info and SSN. No surprised there are 3 different answers her but It can't hurt to fill the paper one out.
Online is searching for previous owner and address.
My print out shows address, current owners (DW and I) and ssn's. I don't see what a paper copy would do.
Star is for the property and not so much the owner. The issue is, owners are multiple homes are claiming more then 1 house which is against the rules so this process of name/ssn will rule that out.
Message edited 10/18/2013 7:34:12 PM.
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| Posted 10/18/13 7:33 PM |
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MrsG823
Just call me Mommy.
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STAR?
The paper copy requires you send "proof" of address they want a copy of your license with the address printed on it or a utility bill. I live in the city of White Plains and I was told by my local tax office this afternoon that they need the proof of residence to show the property is your primary residence or they will not process the tax credit.
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| Posted 10/18/13 10:50 PM |
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