Enhanced STAR
In short
Larger school-tax credit/exemption for seniors. At least one resident owner 65+ by Dec 31, 2026.
- What you get
- Larger school-tax credit/exemption for seniors.
- Who qualifies
- At least one resident owner 65+ by Dec 31, 2026.
- Income limit (2026)
- $110,750 for 2026 (based on 2024 income); starting 2026 counts only resident owners/spouses.
- Papers to gather
- Proof of age, income (tax return), SSNs.
- Renewal
- Auto via Income Verification Program (enroll once).
- 2026 update
- CHANGED 2026: income definition now only resident owners/spouses.
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