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TAX SAVINGS NOTICE
FROM
FRANCIS D. AKINS
Property Appraiser - Levy County
P.O. Drawer 100, Bronson, Florida 32621
Filing Period for Tax Saving Exemptions Ends March 1st
-IMPORTANT-
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - $25,000
Homestead Exemption Granted for 2007
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FLORIDA LAW requires that applications be made by MARCH 1,
Will Automatically Be Renewed for 2008
2007 to be eligible for this $25,000 exemption. In order to qualify for
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this exemption you must:
1. Hold title to the property as of January 1, 2007.
2008
2. Reside on the property as of January 1, 20078
200 .
It is no longer necessary to sign and
3. Be a LEGAL resident of the State of Florida as of January 1,2007.
2008
return a Homestead renewal card.
You must then appear personally at the County Property Appraiser's
Office.
PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING WITH YOU: Deed or Tax Bill or
Except for Additional Homestead
something showing the legal description of the property on which
you are claiming homestead exemption: Florida Driver's License,
Social Security Card, Florida Car Registration, Florida Voter's
If filing for the first time, you must come
Registration or Declaration of Domicile. If not a U.S. Citizen, bring
to the Property Appraiser's Office.
Residency (Green) card for both husband and wife. If fining on a
mobile home you need to bring title(s) or registration(s) to mobile
home.
ADDITIONAL HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
1.Must be 65 years of age by January 1, 2008.
2007
4.If you do not file an IRS schedule 1040 income tax return,
2.Annual household adjusted gross income must not exceed
then a sworn statement is required.
The Joy Circle from the Yankeetown Community Church presented a check to Isaiah's
$24,9167 foyearar 2006.
$24,23 for r ye 2007.
5.Annual statement of income from social security and
Place for children's care and training. Barbara Lewandowski is on the left presenting a check
3.Proof of age and income required.
veterans administration benefits will be accepted.
6.This is an annual application and is not automatically
to Penny Phares ARNP/ RPT-S Director of Clinical Programs.
renewed.
AGRICULTURAL
DISABLED VETERAN'S
$500 WIDOWS/WIDOWERS
 Gilley-Long-Osteen VFW Post 8698
(GREENBELT) FILINGS
EXEMPTION
EXEMPTION
A disabled veteran how has 10% or more
520 Hwy. 40 East, Inglis
Any widow/widower who is a permanent
All owners or lessees of agricultural
war time disability is entitled to an
Florida resident may claim this exemption.
(352) 447-3495
lands  who  desire  agricultural
additional $5,000.00 beyond Homestead
      Yard Sale & Chili Cook-Off !!!!!
If the widow/ widower remarries, she/he is
Exemption. A "V.A." letter must accompany
classifications for tax purposes on
no longer eligible and if the husband and
application, or other acceptable record of
their  property  must  file  an
wife were divorced before his/her death,
disability.
agricultural application with the
the woman is not considered a widow, nor
Veterans who are totally and permanently
Saturday, March 1st
Appraiser between January 1 and
the man a widower. If filing for the first
disabled as a result of certain service
March 1. Agricultural classifications
time, please present a Death Certificate or
connected disabilities should contact the
are automatically renewed.
YARD SALE - 9am-3pm
other proof of your widow/widower status.
Appraiser's Office for determination or
other special benefits.
CHILI COOK-OFF - 12pm-3pm
THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME!
PROPERTY TAX DISCOUNT FOR VETERANS AGE 65 AND OLDER WITH
COMBAT RELATED DISABILITY
All Proceeds will go toward Community Programs - Cup of Chili - $1- Bowl of Chili - $3
A Florida veteran who is age 65 or older who is partially or totally permanently disabled shall receive a discount from the ad
valorem tax otherwise owed on homestead property the veteran owns and resides in if the disability was combat related, the
VENDORS :
veteran was a resident of this state at the time of entering the military service of the United States, and the veteran was
honorably discharged upon separation from military service. The discount shall be in a percentage equal to the percentage of
Inside or Outside Space Rentals $10 - 1 Table Furnished
the veteran's permanent, service-connected disability as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. To
qualify for the discount granted by this subsection, an applicant must submit to the county property appraiser, by March 1, proof
Limited Space on the Inside - Reserve your Space EARLY
of residency at the time of entering military service, an official letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs
stating the percentage of the veteran's service-connected disability and such evidence that reasonably identifies the disability
as combat related, and a copy of the veteran's honorable discharge.
CHILI COOK-OFF ENTRANTS:
Chili to be at the Post at 11:00 am - Entry Fee $6
TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY
NON-VETERAN DISABILITY EXEMPTION
Exemption $25,000
($$50.00) 0
50 00.0
1st Place $50 - 2nd Place $25 - 3rd Place $15
Tangible Personal Property returns must be filed no later than
Every Florida resident who is totally and permanently
April 1st. Failure to file a return will result in a penalty and an
disabled qualifies for the $500 exemption. If filing for the first
assessment will be made as provided by Florida Law. Tangible
time, present proof of the total and permanent disability by
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Personal Property includes property such as business
obtaining a certificate from a licensed physician of Florida.
furniture and fixtures, machinery and equipment, household
Residency must be as of January 1, 2007. Quadriplegics
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goods, and personal effects. (Florida residents are exempt
should contact the Appraiser's Office for special benefit
from the tax on household goods and personal effects in their
information. If blind or confined to a wheelchair, there is an
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homestead.) The deadline for charitable and qualified non-
income limitation per year, including Social Security, contact
ALL YOUR WATER
profit organizations eligible as such exemption is March 1st. All
the Appraiser's Office for determination of other special
NEEDS SOLVED
others must file by April 1st.
benefits. Disability forms are available at the Appraiser's
Roll-Off Container Service
Office.
GUARANTEED!
Contractors/Homeowners
Reverse Osmosis
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION IS NOT TRANSFERABLE -- A
10-20-30 yd.
Drinking Water Systems
Dumpsters
NEW APPLICATION MUST BE FILED FOR ANY CHANGES
Softeners
Information will be required from all persons applying for exemptions to determine their
Construction Debris
Iron Filters
residency status. If Husband or Wife is filing for one or both, residency documentation will be
Yard Waste
required for both.
Well Systems
Call (352) 447-6002
We are at your service and will be most happy to assist you in any way.
Our office is located in the Levy County Courthouse.
Toll Free
Francis D. Akins
(888) 610-4947
Property Appraiser -- Levy County
Locally Owned & Operated
Financing Available
P.O. Drawer 100 · Bronson, Florida 32621 · (352) 486-5222
Licensed & Insured
352-465-5020
Rental Units Available
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