School tax relief sets aside up to $1,500 for some New Yorkers

Hochul: Nearly 3 Million New Yorkers to receive $2.2 billion in tax relief

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that nearly three million New Yorkers will receive $2.2 billion in tax relief this summer and fall through New York’s School Tax Relief program. According to a press release from the governor’s office, STAR provides property tax relief to eligible homeowners and seniors statewide. While some STAR recipients have already received their benefit in the form of a tax exemption this year, many other reci…

School tax relief sets aside up to $1,500 for some New Yorkers

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Some New Yorkers can expect checks in the mail soon for school tax relief, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. The relief, for homeowners and seniors, is being given through the state's STAR program. Over 400,000 people in New York City and more than 500,000 Long Island residents are eligible to receive a check, Hochul said. More Local News But how much are recipients expected to receive? For homeowners making under $500,000…