NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION FOR TAX FREEZE APPLICATION
The Tax Freeze application deadline for 2009 is October 5, 2009. Taxpayers meeting the tax freeze requirements may apply for 2009 beginning in March 2009.
Mail completed applications to:
Attn: Anita Taylor
City of Memphis Treasury Department
125 N. Main, Room 301
Memphis, TN 38103
PROOF OF AGE REQUIREMENT
- MUST BE 65 YEARS OF AGE ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER OF CURRENT TAX YEAR. (BIRTH CERTIFICATE, DRIVERS LICENSE, MEDICARE CARD, PASSPORT, MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE OR MILITARY ID
HOMEOWNERSHIP
- MUST BE PRIMARY RESIDENCE AND MUST HAVE PROOF OF OWNERSHIP (EX. TAX RECEIPT OR TAX BILL. WE CAN PULL TAX RECEIPT IF NECESSARY).
INCOME
- ALL INCOME MUST BE INCLUDED (INCOME OF EVERYONE ON THE DEED) AND CANNOT BE MORE THAN $33,340. (EX. FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN, BANK STATEMENT, INTEREST EARNED STATEMENTS OR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS STATEMENT).
Note: If you were previously approved for Tax Freeze, you will receive a recertification Tax Freeze application with your 2009 tax bill in July.