If you received a letter requesting your income (RP-5300-WSC) we need your income to verify your eligibility for STAR.

You can report your income to the Tax Department:

• online—use our STAR Income Worksheet (no account required) or log in to (or create) an Individual Online Services account to use the Homeowner Benefit Portal (no Property Key required)
• in person—attend one of our scheduled STAR income worksheet events

See the schedule below to find an event near you.

For Dutchess County:

Location:
Boardman Road Library
141 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Date: Thursday, January 22
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome.

What to bring to the event

On the day of the event, be sure to bring:

• a copy of your RP-5300-WSC letter, if you received one; and
• all documentation of 2024 income for all resident owners and spouses who reside at the property, including:
  • total wages, salaries, and tips
  • taxable interest income and dividends
  • unemployment compensation
  • taxable amount of total distributions from IRAs (individual retirement accounts and individual retirement annuities)
  • total pensions and annuities (excluding IRA distributions)
  • Social Security benefits (including Medicare premiums)
  • other income