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SRS: Water District property tax exemption

If you are a lower-income senior, you may qualify to have one of your parcel taxes removed from next December’s property tax bill. If you qualify, act quickly. You...

SRS: Withholding tax from your SS benefits

Some Villagers have complained they owe taxes on their 2024 return because more of their Social Security was taxable. Beginning in 1984, if your total income is more than $25,000...

SRS: Important reminders if your property is held in a trust

Since the Los Angeles fires you may have read that some homeowners are having difficulty with their property insurance claims. It has been reported that if you fail to...

SRS: REAL ID deadline is May 7, 2025  

The DMV is reminding Californians there are just a few days remaining before the U.S. Department of Homeland Security begins enforcing the REAL ID requirement. Starting May 7, 2025,...

SRS: The Senior’s Secret to Deducting Charity Donations

Many Villagers no longer receive a tax deduction for their charitable donations because they take the standard deduction rather than itemizing deductions. For 2025 the standard deduction is $15,000...

SRS: Reminder—File for parcel tax exemption by May 31

If you wish to file for an exemption from the annual $125 Evergreen School District parcel you must do so by May 31. You may do so if your...

SRS Notice: You might receive a new Medicare card

How would you react if you received a new Medicare card in the mail along with a letter telling you to destroy the old one? It all looks official,...

SRS: While the family is together, start the new year positively

Riley visits her mother weekly. Recently one of Mom’s swimming buddies passed away, the day after they had met at the grocery store. On the next visit, Mom met...

SRS: Be aware of jury-related scams

Are you worried about scams? Most of us are. Scammers can seem so realistic with their stories that many people get caught in their web of lies. The Santa Clara...

SRS: Changes to Medicare Premiums in 2025

In 2025, Medicare recipients will see changes to their Medicare premiums and to the surcharge tiers. 2025 Tiers and Premium Amounts High income taxpayers pay an additional surcharge for Medicare Part...