Homeowners who keep their STAR exemption as a discount on their school tax bill could be missing out on free state money. In March, homeowners in Clay lined up at the assessor's office to apply for exemptions.
If you still take your STAR tax break as an exemption on your school tax bill, you could be missing out on free money your neighbors are getting from New York state.
This is especially true for senior citizens in school districts with increasing school tax rates. In the end, the system penalizes the people most likely to need the help.
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