When can a taxpayer claim personal exemptions? To claim a personal exemption, the taxpayer must be able to answer “no” to the intake question, “Can anyone claim you or your spouse as a dependent?” This applies even if another taxpayer does not actually claim the taxpayer as a dependent.
Measure Q outlines exemptions from the tax for qualifying low-income households, senior households, certain religious organizations and schools. Qualifying tenants in single-family homes that have been foreclosed and owners of certain affordable housing projects would receive a 50% rebate of the tax.
Some exemptions require an exemption application through Covered California. Other exemptions do not require an application: Instead, you can claim them when you file your state tax return.
How do I apply for the senior exemption and freeze? You, or your spouse, will qualify for the senior exemption and freeze on the date you become age 65. To receive this benefit, you must complete a Homestead Exemption form and return it to the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) at the address on the form.
California has a number of property tax exemptions, including a homeowners' exemption and disabled veterans' exemption. The state also offers a Property Tax Postponement Program for those 62 and older.
If an employee qualifies for exemption from withholding, the employee can use Form W-4 to tell the employer not to deduct any federal income tax from wages. This applies only to income tax, not to Social Security or Medicare tax.