Taxes- Exemptions are your best friend!

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It's that time of year again!  
 

Time to file for your tax exemptions.  The fun stuff right?  Well, at least it will save you a little money.  It could even lower your monthly mortgage payments!

It's not too difficult.  Just make sure you have a copy of your ID with your home address on it, and fill out an application with the county you live in.  The applications are available at your local tax office, or on the websites here:

Bexar County 210.224.8511 www.bcad.org
Comal County 830.625.8597 www.comalad.org
Guadalupe County 830.303.3313 www.guadalupead.org
Medina County 830.741.3035 www.medinacountytx.org
Bandera County 830.796.3039 www.banderaproptax.org
Kendall County 830.249.8012 www.kendallad.org
Hays County 512.268.2522 www.hascad.org


How much money can you save?  How does it work?

The current homestead exemption in Texas is $15k.  This means that if your home is appraised at $100k, you will be taxed less the $15k.  Or, $85k.  

There are several other exemptions to help lower your taxes as well.
65 and older exemptions, 100% disabled Vet exemptions, 10% or more disabled Vet exemptions, surviving spouse exemptions, Ag exemptions, wildlife exemptions....

It's quite a list!

You must own the home as of January 1st of the year you are applying for, and the cut off to apply is April 30th.  So get going!


RE/MAX Patriot
Realtor #0650939
210-241-0268
jeankrealestate@gmail.com



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