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Q: Can you Assist with 5 Ways to Make the Most of a Tax Refund

A: More than 110 million Americans collected a tax refund – worth an average of just under $3,000 – after filing their 2015 tax returns, according to statistics released by the Internal … more

Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS® | 2/9/17

Sandy-damaged homes to get refund checks

More than 300 Seaford homeowners will get a post-holiday surprise this month — a tax refund check. The average refund, about $3,100, is to compensate 308 homeowners whose tax assessments were not adjusted lower for tax years 2012-13 and 2013-14 to reflect the damage from Superstorm Sandy. more

By Laura Schofer | 1/6/15

Nassau needs an assessment commission

It is perhaps the worst-kept secret in Nassau County: The property assessment system is broken. more

3/6/14

In 2010, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano passed legislation, called the Common Sense Law, to repeal the county guarantee, shifting the cost of property-tax refunds to school districts, towns and special districts, which Mangano said would save the county $80 million annually. The state Appellate Division recently upheld the county guarantee, meaning that the county must pay the refunds.

State appeals court upholds ‘county guarantee’

A state appeals court has denied Nassau County’s attempt to shift the cost of refunding property-tax challenges to school districts and towns. The decision was reached unanimously on Feb. 27 by four justices of the New York State Appellate Division of the Supreme Court. more

By David Weingrad | 3/1/13

The lessons we learn from those we've lost

It is with a heavy heart that I write about the loss of Larry Elovich, my best friend. more

9/27/12

Stop using the needy as pawns

Politics ain’t beanbag, the old saying goes. To get what they want, politicians make quid pro quo agreements and try to force deals all the time, all in the name of accomplishing what they think is best for their constituency. more

6/14/12

Vornado Realty will be getting a $424,000 tax refund for several parcels at east end of the Green Acres property.

Valley Stream seeks to curb assessment refunds

In an effort to curb rising costs for tax refunds, Valley Stream officials are looking to settle property assessment challenges quickly with commercial property owners. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/19/11

The West Hempstead school board joined county guarantee suit.

West Hempstead joins county guarantee suit

The West Hempstead school district is one of several districts across Nassau County to sign on to a lawsuit aimed at reversing the County Legislature’s October decision to end the 73-year-old … more

By Lee Landor | 1/26/11

National Amusements will get a $600,000 refund from Valley Stream as the value of the Sunrise Cinemas was recently reduced.

Big tax settlements for Valley Stream properties

A big refund is due for property owner MA Valley Stream LLC, which owns two separate properties near Merrick Road. Also collecting a substantial refund is National Amusements, the owner of Sunrise Multiplex Cinemas. more

Clarissa Hamlin | 9/1/10

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