Is there a senior citizen discount for paying taxes?
The Shelby County Trustee administers a state funded Tax Relief Program to help elderly citizens pay their property taxes. Property owners may be eligible to receive tax relief for the current tax year if they are age 65 or older with combined annual income for you, your spouse and all other owners of the property did not exceed $25,360 in 2008. For additional information, or to apply for Tax Relief contact Customer Service at (901) 521-1829. You can also request an application online. A tax relief representative will contact you to complete your application. Applications must be received in our office on or before April 5, 2010.
The Anderson County Trustee administers a state funded Tax Relief Program to help elderly citizens pay their property taxes. Property owners may be eligible to receive tax relief for the current tax year if they meet the following conditions: They are age 65 or older, live on the property and have a combined annual income of all owners (including the applicants spouse whether or not the spouse has an ownership interest in or resides on the property) not exceeding the limit set by the state. Total income for 2009 cannot exceed $26,830. For additional information, or to apply for Tax Relief contact Customer Service at (865) 457-6233. Applications must be received in our office on or before April 5, 2011.
