Oradell, MT · Bergen County
Senior Citizen Tax Deduction Form
Qualified senior citizens, disabled residents, or surviving spouses and civil union partners use this form to claim a real property tax deduction on their dwelling house.
What this form is
This claim form is for a qualified New Jersey senior citizen, disabled person, or surviving spouse or surviving civil union partner seeking a real property tax deduction on a dwelling house. It asks for claimant and property details, tax year, residency and ownership information, income, and eligibility declarations. The instructions explain filing periods and list examples of supporting documents that may be required.
Who needs it
A qualified senior citizen, disabled person, or surviving spouse or civil union partner seeking the deduction for an eligible dwelling house needs this form.
How to submit it
File with the municipal tax assessor from October 1 through December 31 of the pretax year, or with the municipal tax collector from January 1 through December 31 of the tax year.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the claimant certifies the declarations as true, and the form says they are considered as if made under oath.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Senior Citizen Tax Deduction Form.
- 2
Complete The Claim
Enter claimant, dwelling, tax year, ownership, residency, income, and eligibility information.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach photocopies of proofs the assessor or collector may require to establish eligibility.
- 4
Submit The Form
File with the municipal tax assessor during the pretax-year period or with the municipal tax collector during the tax-year period.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can use the Senior Citizen Tax Deduction Form?
- The form is for a qualified senior citizen, disabled person, or surviving spouse or surviving civil union partner claiming a real property tax deduction on a dwelling house.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for claimant and dwelling details, the tax year, citizenship and residency, ownership and occupancy, anticipated income, birth date and status, and eligibility information.
- Do I need a notary for the Senior Citizen Tax Deduction Form?
- No. The document has no notary block. The claimant signs and dates a certification that the declarations are true and says they are considered as if made under oath.
- How do I submit the Senior Citizen Tax Deduction Form?
- File it with the municipal tax assessor from October 1 through December 31 of the pretax year, or with the municipal tax collector from January 1 through December 31 of the tax year.
Need something notarized?
This Senior Citizen Tax Deduction Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Oradell form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.