Not All Pink Slips Are Bad

Important Information regarding your spring tax bill & homestead exemption:  

As most of you may know individuals and married couples are limited to one homestead standard deduction. (This exemption saves you $$$ come tax time and well you sell your home). As the receipt of this deduction becomes more beneficial, there is more incentive than ever for homestead fraud. This year in your spring tax bill the governement has included a verification form for all homeowners who claim a homestead exemption. This form must be completed and returned to your county auditor or you may be in danger of losing your homestead exemption. The form will be mailed again with your 2011 and 2012 tax bills. Many people have disposed of this form since they have previously filed their homestead exemption. You must complete this form even if you have previously filed your exemption.

Note: the form you received in your spring tax bills is a pink form, has your information, and instructions on how and where to return the completed form. You will want to contact your county auditor for instructions on how and where to return this form if you cannot locate your pink form.


Additional information and a generic copy of the form is available at: http://www.in.gov/dlgf/8455.htm.  This is one pink slip you will want to hold on to.