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Is the New York State property tax relief check taxable?

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James Williams

Published Feb 11, 2026

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. Use our Property Tax Credit Lookup to verify if you received a check. …

How do you know if you are getting a STAR rebate check?

If you are eligible and enrolled in the STAR program, you’ll receive your benefit each year in one of two ways: STAR credit check. If you are registered for the STAR credit, the Tax Department will send you a STAR check in the mail each year.

How do I find out how much my star check was?

“If any homeowners have not received a check but believe they are eligible, they should contact our STAR call center at 518-457-2036.” The tax department also set up an online database to check when your STAR check should have arrived at

Did NYS issue property tax relief checks in 2020?

NY ended the property tax relief checks.

What is Star credit check?

The STAR credit program (open to any eligible homeowner whose income is $500,000 or less) provides you with a check in the mail from the New York State Tax Department to apply to your school taxes.

Are there any property tax relief checks in the mail?

ALBANY – New Yorkers may have gotten used to getting a nice property tax relief check in the mail each fall over the past three years. They might need to forget about looking in the mailbox this fall.

Is the property tax relief credit still in effect?

The property tax relief credit has expired. However, if you were eligible for the credit in 2018, or 2019, but believe you did not receive it: Verify you did not receive a check using our Property Tax Credit Lookup. Once you confirm you did not receive a check, contact our Property Tax Information Center for assistance.

Why did NY end the property tax relief checks?

“The property tax credit was intended to be available for a limited period as savings from the property tax cap grew,” Freeman Klopott, a spokesman for the state Budget Division, said.

Where can I find my property tax credit check?

You can view and print the following information regarding your 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 property tax credit checks that have been issued: the Total payments amount from the return you use for verification. To locate the Total payments you reported on your previously filed return, see Total payments.