Tax Refund for the elderly

The Tax Refund for the Elderly and Disabled Program provides an allowance to help cover sales and use taxes, property taxes and utility and energy costs paid by qualified state residents in 2008.

"Many older and disabled people in Wyoming could use the extra financial help this program can provide," said Diana Martin, manager of the tax refund program. "People who think they may be eligible should apply, even if they may not have qualified in the past as income limits have been adjusted."

To be eligible, applicants must be age 65 or over, or be totally disabled and age 18 or over with a 2008 income of less than $17,500 for single persons or $28,500 for married persons. Refund amounts are based on actual income with the maximum benefit for a qualified single person currently set at $800 and $900 for qualified married couples.

"One thing to keep in mind is that a new application is needed each year,"  Applications must be postmarked by August 29.

Young At Heart Senior  & Recreation Center will have the applications available.

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Eligibility is determined by the Wyoming Department of Health and checks are mailed beginning in December.

Please note: The senior center does not determind when checks will be mailed.