South River Senior Center Newsletter - Borough of South River
South River Senior Center Newsletter - Borough of South River
South River Senior Center Newsletter - Borough of South River
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<strong>South</strong> <strong>River</strong> <strong>Senior</strong> <strong>Center</strong> <strong>Newsletter</strong><br />
Page 7<br />
Homestead Rebate Replaced<br />
Is now FAIR Property Tax Relief<br />
Program for Homeowners<br />
Last year the rebate checks got bigger. You won’t find your rebate<br />
application in the State Income tax book. The Homestead Rebate and<br />
NJ SAVER Rebate applications are being combined into one FAIR<br />
Rebate application! Now all eligible homeowners file one application -<br />
everyone receives one check.<br />
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Old Method<br />
(up to 2003)<br />
New Method<br />
(2004 and after)<br />
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Homestead Rebate NOW FAIR Rebate<br />
Application<br />
Application Only<br />
And<br />
NJ SAVER Rebate<br />
Application<br />
Who is eligible for a FAIR rebate:<br />
Residents who owned, occupied, and paid property taxes on a home in<br />
New Jersey that was their principal residence on October 1, 2004 and<br />
whose gross income was $200,000- or less.<br />
How to apply:<br />
Fair rebate applications will be mailed after the end <strong>of</strong> income tax filing<br />
season in April to real estate owners. You will need the following information<br />
to complete the application<br />
♦ Social Security numbers)<br />
♦ Birth years)<br />
♦ Filing Status shown on 2004 NJ-1040<br />
♦ Your 2004 New Jersey Gross Income amount<br />
from your NJ-1040.<br />
File by phone or online<br />
HOMEOWNER APPLICATIONS WERE<br />
MAILED IN MID APRIL 2005<br />
For Tenants<br />
If you were a tenant on October 1, 2004 and meet the eligibility requirements,<br />
simply file Form TR-1040 in the NJ Resident Tax Return<br />
Booklet.<br />
You can bring in your forms in to the <strong>of</strong>fice if you<br />
need assistance claiming your benefits.<br />
TRANSPORTATION<br />
The Office on Aging will arrange<br />
TWO free rides per<br />
month for seniors to<br />
local doctor’s <strong>of</strong>fice visits<br />
free <strong>of</strong> charge via Kelly’s<br />
cab. Our coverage area<br />
is <strong>South</strong> <strong>River</strong>, East Brunswick, Milltown,<br />
Old Bridge and Parlin. We<br />
DO NOT provide transportation<br />
to hospitals. You must call the Office<br />
on Aging at least two days prior<br />
to your appointment date.<br />
If you require transportation to<br />
Doctors outside our coverage area<br />
or wheelchair lift you can contact :<br />
Area Wide Transportation at<br />
800-221-3520<br />
Interfaith Network <strong>of</strong> Care at<br />
732-247-1655, ext 1.<br />
Additional Transportation Providers<br />
Ambulance & Wheelchair Services<br />
Available Care Inc<br />
732-613-1616<br />
Friendly Care Medical Transportation<br />
800-200-6262<br />
Medicaid Transportation Board <strong>of</strong> Social<br />
Services<br />
732-745-3761<br />
People Transport<br />
732-251-6000<br />
Call for providers for rates and coverage<br />
areas.<br />
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