Tax Cuts and You
The Issue
- Governor Pataki’s S.T.A.R. program is about to take effect. It means
homeowners -- especially senior citizens -- are going to pay less property tax. But
someone has to pay for the cuts.
- Is it the state of New York? Is it renters? Is it business? Is it you?
- Lawmakers are taking credit for it, senior citizens say it’s saving them money.
The Stories
- What is S.T.A.R.? Who qualifies? How the tax cut plan will be phased in?
- Renee Julian covers the basic of the S.T.A.R exemption.
- How do you know if you qualify? Like many towns across the state, the
Webster’s assessor’s office has been swamped with requests for applications
- Newsource 13 Jim Redmond looks at S.T.A.R.’s policies and
procedures
- With tax payments going down, will school districts be tempted to spend?
The governor’s plan includes the Taxpayers Bill of Rights, which sets limits for
school districts. Will those limits stick, and will they effect the quality of
education?
- Elissa Marra finds out what this means
for school districts.
The Panel
- In-studio discussion with Senator Rick Dollinger.
The Journalists
WXXI TV News and Public Affairs Staff:
Renee Julian, Gary Walker, Elissa Marra, Matt Cummings, Martin Kaufman, Gloria
Ramirez (not shown)
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