Cindy0H
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Deductions & credits

No, unfortunately, you do not qualify.

You are entitled to this refundable credit if:
  • Your household gross income* is $18,000 or less
  • You occupied the same New York residence for six months or more
  • You were a New York State resident for the entire tax year
  • You could not be claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer's federal income tax return
  • Your residence was not completely exempted from real property taxes
  • The current market value of all real property you owned, such as houses, garages, and land, was $85,000 or less and
  • You meet all the conditions listed under either Homeowners or Renters below.
Homeowners:

*Household gross income includes the income that you and all members of your household received during the tax year.

This is from the New York Department of Taxation:

https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/credits/real_property_tax_credit.htm

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