widow tax benefits

[kathykag]

Hi, I'm planning on moving down to the villages. How do I apply to widows tax cut.

[rjm1cc]

I have not heard of this. I assume you are speaking about state taxes and thus it must be real estate. Maybe you mean the homestead tax exemption. Just search the site and you will get the info you need.

[Pa & Giggi]

Do you mean energy efficient windows going into a new home being built that might qualify for a tax credit? If so, I am not really sure but I have thought about this as when I had an addition done up north some years ago I got a copy of the invoice of the Anderson Windows and handed those to my accountant in order to get the credit.

Also, would some of the insulation that was put in the home qualify for a tax credit too? Even though the builder installed it, we the buyer purchased it in the long run.

Any one else take the credit last year? If so how did you do it?

[Bogie Shooter]

Hi, I'm planning on moving down to the villages. How do I apply to widows tax cut.

Being a widow means head of household and you would qualify for the homestead exemption.
This site has the info. (i assume you will be in Sumter county)
http://www.sumterpa.com/

[LI SNOWBIRD]

Hi, I'm planning on moving down to the villages. How do I apply to widows tax cut.

I didn't know you got a tax cut on a windows OS.:22yikes:

[elevatorman]

Look here, they list the widow exemption.
http://www.sumterpa.com/Exemptions.asp

[ilvgolf]

Look here, they list the widow exemption.
http://www.sumterpa.com/Exemptions.asp
When you apply for your homestead, you check the "widow" box. Also, if you are 65 or over you can also apply for the "senior exemption" but there is a limit on the amount of money you earn. For those who are veterans and disabled, be sure to apply for your tax exemption - I didn't know about this when my husband died but if I did, I would not have to pay much if anything in the way of real estate taxes. Your spouse will also be able to retain the tax exemption right if you die. But, you must apply for it before you die - or it won't work. I speak from experience, sad to say.

[kwilson18]

Go to county annex at corner of 466 and Morse

[hotrodgirl]

Yes, there is a widow's tax break. I believe it is 500.00 and you would apply as you would a homestead exemption!

[starflyte1]

The tax savings for me is $50-60 a year.

[keithwand]

Good thing for me its only $500.00 or my wife might want to become a widow to collect.

[RichieB]

SHHHHH !!!

Don't give her ANY ideas !!

[starflyte1]

It is the tax rate on the deduction which is only $50-60 a month.