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Tax Exemptions
FISCAL YEAR 2024
If you believe any of the following exemptions listed apply to you, you may be eligible to receive an exemption from a portion of your real estate tax. Please fill out the respective application and mail or email it to our office. We will then review it and contact you as to your eligibility. All applications must be received in the Assessors Office by April 1, 2024.
Elderly, Surviving Spouse, Minor Child
Clause 17D - $350
To qualify, a taxpayer:
- Must be over 70 years of age as of July 1, 2023 or a surviving spouse or surviving minor child and
- Must have owned and occupied the property for 5 years and
- Must have a whole estate (the value of personal property less domicile) of less than $57,826.
Age, Infirmity & Financial Hardship
Clause 18
Any taxpayer who cannot meet his/her real estate tax obligation due to age and infirmity and insolvency may apply for this exemption. To qualify the applicant must present evidence to the Board of Assessors which corroborates the individual's infirmity and age and inability to pay the assessed tax. This is usually a temporary situation.
Temporary Tax Deferral Due to Financial Hardship
Clause 18A
A taxpayer, of any age, who cannot meet his/her real estate tax obligation due to a change in active military status, unemployment, illness etc. may be eligible for a temporary tax deferral. This deferral is available for up to 3 consecutive years and must be repaid beginning 2 years after the last year of deferral.
Disabled Veteran
Clause 22-$800 / 22A-$1500 / 22B-$2500 / 22C-$3000 / 22D-Full/ 22E-$2,000
Clause 22
To qualify, the taxpayer must be a veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran and:
- Have a service connected disability of 10% or more or
- Have been awarded the Purple Heart or
- Be a veteran of the Spanish, Philippine or Chinese Expedition or
- Be a parent of a veteran who lost their life during wartime service
- Be a surviving spouse of a WW1 Veteran
Clause 22A
To qualify, the taxpayer must be a veteran who has:
- Lost one foot or one hand or one eye during wartime service or
- Have been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross or Navy Cross.
Clause 22B
To qualify, the taxpayer must be a veteran who has:
- Loss or permanent loss, in the line of duty, of use of both feet, hands or eyes
Clause 22C
To qualify, the taxpayer must be a veteran who has:
- Total disability in line of duty or
- Received assistance in acquiring "specially adapted housing."
Clause 22D
To qualify, the taxpayer must be a veteran who is a:
- Surviving spouse of veteran who lost their lives as a result of being in a combat zone, so long as they have not remarried.
Clause 22E
To qualify, the taxpayer must be a veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran who has:
- Been certified by the Veterans Administration to have a 100% disability and is incapable of working. A certificate of 100% disability must be filed annually.
Clause 22, 22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, 22E
Blind Persons
Clause 37A - $1,000
To qualify, a taxpayer:
- Must be a legal resident of the Commonwealth,
- Own and occupy the property as his/her domicile,
- File Proof of Blindness each year with the application.
For Older Citizens - Tax Deferral
Clause 41A - Delay Payment of Your Tax
To qualify, a taxpayer:
- Must be over 65 years of age as of July 1, 2023 and
- Have primary residence in Massachusetts for ten years, owned property in the state for five years, occupied property as of July 1, 2023 and have a total income of less than $70,948 per year. The interest rate for repayment is 4% per annum. Repayment must occur upon the transfer of the property or the owner's demise.
For Older Citizens
Clause 41C - $1,000
To qualify, a taxpayer:
- Must be over 65 years of age as of July 1, 2023 and
- Must have primary residence in Massachusetts for ten years and owned property in the state for five years and must have occupied property as of July 1, 2023 and
- All co-owners must have a whole estate (the value of personal property excluding domicile) of less than $58,891 if single; $79,509 if married and
- All co-owners; must have an income less than $28,912 if single, $43,365 if married, after subtracting an allowable exclusion.
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