Star Rebate Checks 2025. New york — nearly 3 million new yorkers will soon receive tax relief under the state's school tax relief program (star). New star program participants now receive their star cost savings in the form of a check issued by the new york state department of taxation and finance (nysdtf), and not in a reduced school tax bill.

The star credit is offered by new york state in the form of a rebate check. If you are registered for the star credit, the tax department will issue your star.