Income tax strategies—Donations to 501(c)(3) public charities qualify for an itemized deduction from income. Because the tax rate is then applied to a reduced income, this can minimize your overall tax liability.
To qualify you must meet certain criteria: 1. Property owner (applicant) must be 65 years of age or older. 2.
Exemption Application: An Affidavit of Individual Tax Exemption (Form 82514) must be filed with the County Assessor annually Failure to file for an exemption will result in loss of eligibility for that year (2025). Applicant filing period for 2025 is January 2 to March 1.
If you give property to a qualified organization, you can generally deduct the fair market value (FMV) of the property at the time of the contribution.
Individuals may deduct qualified contributions of up to 100 percent of their adjusted gross income. A corporation may deduct qualified contributions of up to 25 percent of its taxable income. Contributions that exceed that amount can carry over to the next tax year.
After three (3) years from the date of the sale, the purchaser of your taxes can foreclose on the lien and acquire your property.
The Exemption is based on; income, value of property, residency and number of family members 18 years of age or older residing in the household (per state statute). This Unit reviews several thousand applications each year. Applications should be submitted by the February 28th deadline of the current year.
Start by identifying properties that have accrued delinquent taxes. These can typically be found through county tax assessor websites or specific online platforms that list properties under tax lien or deed sale.