Did you receive an income request letter for STAR?

If you received a letter requesting your income (RP-5300-WSC) we need your income to verify your eligibility for STAR.

You can report your income to the Tax Department:

• online—use our STAR Income Worksheet (no account required) or log in to (or create) an Individual Online Services account to use the Homeowner Benefit Portal (no Property Key required)
• in person—attend one of our scheduled STAR income worksheet events

See the schedule below to find an event near you. 

What to bring to the event

On the day of the event, be sure to bring:

• a copy of your RP-5300-WSC letter, if you received one; and
• all documentation of 2024 income for all resident owners and spouses who reside at the property, including:
  • total wages, salaries, and tips
  • taxable interest income and dividends
  • unemployment compensation
  • taxable amount of total distributions from IRAs (individual retirement accounts and individual retirement annuities)
  • total pensions and annuities (excluding IRA distributions)
  • Social Security benefits (including Medicare premiums)
  • other income