We need more information to confirm your eligibility for the STAR credit.

If you received this letter (Form RP-5310-WS), we are not able to confirm that you meet the income requirements for the STAR credit based on the information we have on file.

Eligibility for the Enhanced STAR credit is based on income from the tax year two years prior. See STAR eligibility.

What to do next

We are requesting your income to verify your eligibility for the Enhanced STAR program.

Within 30 days of receiving your letter, complete and submit Form RP-5300-WS, Income Worksheet that you received with your letter. Only provide copies of tax returns if they contain schedules that reported losses.

Fax or mail this information to us

Fax: 518-435-8634

Mail: NYS TAX DEPARTMENT
        ORPTS STAR RESOLUTION UNIT – WS
        W A HARRIMAN CAMPUS
        ALBANY NY 12227-0801

If not using U.S. Mail, see Publication 55, Designated Private Delivery Services.

If you do not respond within 30 days of the date of this letter, we will send you a letter denying the STAR credit.

If you are eligible

If we determine that you are eligible for the STAR credit, we will send you a check for the credit.