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Senior Citizens tax exemption

Important Notice

You may be eligible for the RP467 Senior Citizens tax exemption. Seniors have until
March 1, 2023 to apply.
If this is your primary residence, and one or both owners are 65 years or older, prior to
March 1 2023, and your combined gross income does not exceed $28,900; you may be entitled
to the partial tax exemption.
The application form is available at the Assessors office or online at our website and
also on the Department of Tax and Finance website at www.tax.ny.gov. You will need to
download, complete and file this form (RP-467) with the Assessor on or before March 1 st 2023.
Also, if this is your primary residence and one or both owners are 65 or older and is
already receiving the Basic STAR exemption on your school tax bill and your combined adjusted
gross income minus taxable IRA distributions is $93,200 or less, you may be eligible for the
Enhanced STAR exemption or credit.
Please contact the Town of Cochecton Assessor’s office at 845-932-8360 ext. 12 or 13
with questions regarding these exemptions.

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