Real Property Tax Alert – October 2016
January 30, 2017
Nassau County Class 4 Commercial Property – Disputed Assessment Fund (“DAF”) Started with October 2016 School Bill
All Class 4 commercial properties have been impacted by the increase in the school tax rate precipitated by DAF. For properties with pending 2016/17 tax certiorari proceedings, the school tax bill also has a DAF deduction (generally 10%) but this “savings” is short lived. That “deduction” will be added back to the 2017 General tax bill.
For landlords and tenants, DAF makes implementation of escalations even more confusing.
Many of your questions may be answered by referring to our May 2016 DAF Bulletin or Nassau’s link.
A New STAR is Born for Some New Homeowners
If you bought your home before May 1, 2014 and already receive the STAR exemption:
• You are all set and nothing needs to be done.
If you bought your home on or after May 1, 2014 and you met the STAR criteria:
• For Nassau – If you did not apply for STAR or applied after January 2015, you must apply online or call 518-457-2036.
• For Suffolk – If you did not apply or applied after March 1, 2015, you must apply as noted above.
For new applicants, instead of a STAR tax reduction resulting in a lowered school tax bill, you will pay the unreduced school tax and receive a refund check from New York State. For Nassau the check should come in October and for Suffolk in December.
Keep in mind that the Basic STAR is limited to those with an annual income of $500,000 or less. If your income was above that amount and has now gone below the threshold, it is advisable to reapply as above.
| Nassau County Assessment Calendar
March 1, 2017: 2018/19 Grievance Filing Deadline
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Taxes Affected | |
| 2017/18 School 2018/19 School
2018 General 2019 General |
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| Exemption Filing Deadline | January 2, 2017 | January 2, 2018 |
| Grievance Filing | DEADLINE PASSED | March 1, 2017 |
| Final Assessment Date | April 1, 2017 | April 1, 2018 |
| Deadline for Judicial Review | April 30, 2017 | April 30, 2018 |
| Taxes Due NO LATER THAN:
School – 1st half – 2nd half General – 1st half – 2nd half
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November 10, 2017
May 10, 2018 February 10, 2018 August 10, 2018 |
November 10, 2018
May 10, 2019 February 10, 2019 August 10, 2019 |
| Suffolk County Assessment Calendar
May 16, 2017: 2017/18 Suffolk Towns’ Grievance Filing Deadline |
Taxes Affected 2017/18
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| Exemption Filing Deadline | March 1, 2017 | |
| Grievance Filing Deadline | May 16, 2017 | |
| Final Assessment Date | July 1, 2017 or later | |
| Deadline for Judicial Review | 30 days after Final Assessment | |
| Taxes Due NO LATER THAN: | 1st half – January 12, 2018
2nd half – June 1, 2018 |
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| New York City Assessment Calendar | Taxes Affected 2017/18 | |
| Exemption Filing is Year Round | ||
| Grievance Filing Deadline | March 1, 2017 (March 15 for Class 1) | |
| Deadline for Judicial Review | No later than October 24, 2017 | |
| Taxes Due NO LATER THAN:
Assessments $250,000 or less – Quarterly Bills Greater than $250,000 – Semi-Annual Bills
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1st half/quarter – July 15, 2017
2nd quarter – October 15, 2017 2nd half/3rd quarter – January 15, 2018 4th quarter – April 15, 2018 |
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Long Island Village filing and tax deadlines
There is no single date that summarizes the Long Island village filing and tax deadlines. Check with your village clerk or feel free to email us.
If you have any questions regarding real property taxes, we would be happy to assist you.
| Arthur K. Feldman
(516) 227-0707 |
Willets S. Meyer
(516) 227-0678 |
Jon N. Santemma
(516) 227-0603 |
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