The School Tax Relief (STAR) and Enhanced School Tax Relief (E-STAR) benefits offer property tax relief to eligible New York homeowners. STAR and E-STAR can be issued as a credit by the State of New York.
How to claim the credit?
If you received a check for the School Tax Relief (STAR) credit, you do not need to do anything on your New York State income tax return, unless you itemize your deductions. If you itemize your deductions, reduce your itemized deduction for real estate taxes paid by the total amount of any STAR credit received during the tax year; keep your check stub with your tax records.
Already received your STAR credit and filling out Real Property Tax Credit?
If you are entering the Real Property Tax Credit (IT-214), ensure that this credit is reduced by the amount claimed as the STAR credit.
- State Section
- Edit the NY Return
- Credits
- Real Property Tax Credit (IT-214)
How to reconcile my Star payment?
If you received a notice from the Tax Department indicating that your estimated STAR credit advance payment check resulted in an underpayment, you can address this by filing Form IT-119. This form should be submitted with your 2024 New York State personal income tax return, either Form IT-201 or IT-203, to claim a refundable credit for the underpayment amount.
- State Section
- Edit the NY return
- Credits
- STAR Credit Advance Payment Reconciliation (IT-119)
Additional Information
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