Deadline To Freeze Taxes Is Oct. 31 In Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — It is no trick, but it might be a treat for Maplewood seniors eligible for some tax relief. People have until Oct. 31 to file for the the Property Tax Reimbursement Program, aka "Senior Freeze" for residents 65 and over.

The offices of Assemblywoman Mila Jasey and Assemblyman John McKeon arranged for the NJ Division of Taxation to speak about the senior tax freeze and answer questions on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Maplewood Town Hall. The entire video of that presentation is below.

According to officials eligibility requirements are:

• Your income was less than $87,007 in 2016 and $87,268 in 2017
• You were age 65 or older as of December 31, 2016 or receiving Social Security disability benefits
• NJ has been your primary residence since at least December 31, 2013
• Your 2016 & 2017 Property taxes were paid in full by June 1 of that year.

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