(STATEHOUSE) Jan. 9, 2009 - Because of recent bad weather, several counties have extended the deadline for eligible Hoosiers to file for the over-65 property tax deduction and the over-65 circuit-breaker tax credit, and Rep. Cleo Duncan (R-Greensburg) encourages eligible senior citizens to file for those if they haven't already. "Individuals who were at least 65 years of age on or before Dec. 31, 2008, can be eligible to file for and receive the Over- 65 Deduction and/or Over-65 Circuit Breaker on his or her 2008 pay 2009 property tax bill," said Rep. Duncan. "I am encouraging people to please call their local county assessors to find out if they are eligible for the deduction or circuit breaker. "If you are eligible, you need to bring your tax return form and proof of income to the county assessor, and they can help you with questions you may have." County assessor contact information and deadlines: - Decatur County: 812-663-4868; deadline is currently open. -Ripley County: 812-689-5656; deadline is Jan. 30. For additional information, please refer to www.in.gov/dlgf. Rep. Duncan encourages constituents to contact her with questions or concerns through e-mail at h67@in.gov, by calling the Statehouse at 1-800-382-9841 or by writing her at the Statehouse, 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204.
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