Q: HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM ENTITLED TO AN EXEMPTION OR TAX CREDIT?

A: YOU ARE TYPICALLY ENTITLED TO AN EXEMPTION IF YOU HAVE BEEN RECEIVING AN EXEMPTION PREVIOUSLY. THE MOST COMMON EXEMPTION PROGRAMS ARE THE VETERANS EXEMPTIONS FOR THOSE VETERANS WHO HAVE SERVED DURING THE WAR PERIODS DESIGNATED BY THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT. THE LARGEST TAX CREDIT PROGRAM IS THE ELDERLY HOMEOWNER PROGRAM FOR THOSE ON SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY AND THOSE OVER 65 WHO HAVE AN INCOME FROM ALL SOURCES OF LESS THAN $29,300 FOR MARRIED COUPLES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON TAX CREDITS AND EXEMPTIONS, CONTACT THE ASSESSOR'S OFFICE AT 854-7749