Deductions

Available Deductions

There are deductions available for Veterans and Senior Citizens and Totally Disabled. Please call the Tax Collector at 973-270-2061 for eligibility requirements.

The Tax Collector will be available to fill out the Tax Certification page of your application. Please call 973-270-2061 to make sure the Tax Collector is in before you make a trip to the office.

State programs are also available:

Tax Deduction Forms

  • Seniors Claim Form
    • Annual Property Tax Deduction for Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons
    • Annual deduction of up to $250 from property taxes for homeowners age 65 or older or disabled who meet certain income and residency requirements
    • This benefit is administered by the local municipality
  • Veterans Claim Form
    • Annual Deduction for Veterans
    • Annual deduction of up to $250 from taxes due on the real or personal property of qualified war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses
    • This benefit is administered by the local municipality
  • Disabled Veterans Claim Form
    • Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
    • Full exemption from property taxes on a principal residence for certain totally and permanently disabled war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses
    • Unmarried surviving spouses of service persons who died on wartime active duty may also qualify
    • This benefit is administered by the local municipality