Did you purchase your home in 2010 in the Atlanta Metro area? It is time to file for your Homestead Exemption in Georgia. This will save you dollars.
A homestead exemption is a reduction in homeowner’s property taxes. The homeowner must have owned the property by Jan 1, and file to receive the reduction for the current year, between Jan. 1 and April 1. Check your county for the filing deadline, as some may be March 1. If you file after the cut-off date, you will not be granted the reduction until the following year. Once the reduction has been granted, it is automatically renewed each year as long as the homeowner continually occupies the home. The home must be your legal residence for all purposes including vehicle registration and income tax filings. You cannot file for the homestead exemption on rental property, vacant land or more than one property. There are additional exemptions for age 62 and older, disabled, disabled veterans. Check with your county office for further information on these exemptions.
Susan Jackson, Associate Broker
Americas Network Realty Group, Inc
Direct: 770-551-5852
Website: www.kstrealty.com
Email: Sjacksonhomes@gmail.com
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