Release #003-07

Contact: Office of the Clerk/Treasurer - (607) 798-7861

Mayor Lewis Reminder to Johnson City Taxpayers to Complete their 2007 STAR Rebate Application.

Property Taxpayers in Johnson City should have received their application for the 2007 STAR (School Tax Relief Rebate) Program. The New York State (NYS) Department of Taxation and Finance mailed the above referenced application during the week of September 3, 2007. In 2006, property taxpayers automatically received their rebate checks without the need to complete an application. The process has changed and now requires the application to be completed by November 30, 2007 in order to receive the rebate the check. “The 2007 STAR rebate is a great program because it provides school property tax relief in the form of a rebate check. Because the process is different for 2007, I have asked Village Clerk/Treasurer Tom Augostini to spend as much time that is needed in assisting Village property taxpayers with the application”, said Mayor Lewis. “Property taxpayers can apply via mail or through the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance website. By utilizing the NYS Tax and Finance website, rebate checks will be processed quicker which is why I have asked Clerk/Treasurer Augostini to assist in the process”, added Lewis. “Village taxpayers can contact the Village Clerk/Treasurer at (607) 798-7861 or by e-mail at jcclerk@stny.rr.com to set-up a time in which Augostini can assist in completing the application on-line”, stated Lewis. “Applying on line is the quickest way to receive your refund and the village is willing to assist you” stated Lewis.

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