What programs are available to reduce taxes?

Find information about the programs available to reduce taxes:

  • The State of New Jersey offers 2 deductions at the local level: 1 for seniors and disabled citizens and 1 for veterans. Each deduction reduces taxes by $250 per year. There is also an exemption for disabled veterans, where the disability was caused by their service in the armed forces. Instructions are on the reverse side of all applications.
  • Veterans must be honorably discharged from the armed forces, own the property for which the deduction is being sought, and was in active service in time of war. Applications are available in the Tax Assessors Office, and Widow(er)s of eligible veterans may claim the deduction as well.
  • 100% disabled veterans may request exemption from property tax payment. Applications are available in the Tax Assessors Office, and Restrictions apply.
  • Senior citizens must be 65 years of age, own and reside in the property for which the deduction is being sought and meet income requirements. Total income, less the greater of Social Security or government pension income, must not exceed $10,000. Applications are available in the Tax Assessors Office, and Widow(er)s of eligible seniors may claim the deduction as well, if certain criteria are met. An annual update is required; forms will be mailed in January by the Tax Collector. Failure to return the form in a timely manner will result in the deduction being removed.
  • Disabled citizens must meet the criteria for Senior deductions, except for age. They must be receiving Social Security disability payments and provide a note from the doctor saying they are 100% disabled.
  • New Jersey Website to access the forms

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1. When will I receive a new tax bill?
2. How are taxes computed?
3. I need to change my address, or mortgage information. What should I do?
4. I don’t have a tax bill. Why am I charged interest?
5. What is a tax sale? Can I buy property at the tax sale?
6. How do I pay off a lien?
7. What programs are available to reduce taxes?
8. How should I make out my check?
9. How should I pay my tax / utility bill?
10. What happens if I do not pay the utility bill?
11. What happens once a lien has been sold on a property?
12. What is the tax bill interest rate?
13. My mortgage company pays my taxes, what are my responsibilities?
14. What do I need to do if I refinance or sell my home?
15. I receive a senior citizen deduction on my property, is there anything I need to do to maintain this deduction?
16. What happens if I do not pay the property taxes?
17. Who buys these liens? (If I do not pay the property taxes.)
18. What happens once a lien has been sold on the property?