We have determined that you are no longer eligible for the Basic STAR property tax exemption. We registered you for the STAR credit, but you must provide additional information before we can send a check to you.
If you received this letter (Form RP-425-RDM), our records indicate that your income exceeded $250,000 and, as a result, you are not eligible for a STAR exemption on your school tax bill. However, you may be eligible to receive a check for the STAR credit from our department.
We automatically enrolled you in the STAR credit program because you previously registered for the STAR exemption or a STAR-related benefit. However, we are missing some information needed to issue this credit to you. Promptly follow the instructions below to update your STAR registration online.
After you update your registration, as long as you remain eligible, we will mail a check to you for the STAR credit this year and each year. The check for the STAR credit will be worth at least as much as the STAR exemption.
For purposes of the Basic STAR exemption and credit, income is defined as the combined incomes of resident owners and any owner’s spouse who resides at the property. Eligibility is based on income from the tax year two years prior.
Follow the instructions below to update your STAR registration as soon as possible.
What to do next
See Register for the Basic and Enhanced STAR credits. After you begin the registration process, choose the option to Update your registration.
If you disagree with our determination that your income was greater than $250,000, within 45 days of the date of this letter, send us:
- a copy of this letter,
- a brief letter of explanation, and
- supporting documentation.
Supporting documentation may include federal or state income tax returns for the applicable tax year for all owners and any owner's spouse who resides at the property.
Fax or mail this information to us
Fax: 518-435-8634
Mail:
NYS TAX DEPARTMENT
ORPTS STAR RESOLUTION UNIT – RDM
W A HARRIMAN CAMPUS
ALBANY NY 12227-0801
If not using U.S. Mail, see Publication 55, Designated Private Delivery Services.
If, within 45 days of the date of this letter, you do not either update your STAR registration or respond to this notice, we will send you a letter denying your STAR exemption.
