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The Property tax deductions that are handled at the local level are those for Veteran’s and Senior Citizens. They are each $250 per year, and they have specific requirements to qualify. The forms can be downloaded at the sites below, but please note that they are both legal-size forms and MUST be printed on 8-1/2 x 14" paper.

Veterans Deductions

The Veteran’s deduction requires that the applicant has served during particular wartimes, and these are listed on the application. To apply, the vet must fill out the form and bring a copy of his or her Honorable Discharge Papers (DD214) to the Tax Collector’s office.

$250 Annual Veteran’s Deduction Application & Instructions:

http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/other_forms/lpt/vss.pdf

Senior Citizens Deductions

We have few Senior Citizens who qualify for the deduction due to the income limits. The senior cannot earn more than $10,000 annually, exclusive of Social Security. Since the average taxes cost more than $10,000, we do not have many residents who can quality for this deduction.

$250 Annual Senior Citizen’s Deduction Application & Instruction:

http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/other_forms/lpt/ptd.pdf

If you have any questions, please contact:
Dana J. Mooney, Tax Collector
Borough of Mountain Lakes
400 Boulevard
Mountain Lakes, New Jersey  07046

Voice (973) 334-3131 Ext. 216
FAX (973) 402-5595