Personal Exemptions
EXEMPTION INFORMATION:
Below are links to MA Department of Revenue Division of Local Services taxpayer guides to personal exemptions outlining qualifying information, exemption amounts, and next steps, as well as links to applications.
Clause | Description/Information Link | Exemption Amount | Application Link |
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Qualifying Surviving Spouses, Minor Children & Elderly Persons | $350 | ||
Activated Military, Age & Infirmity | May be able to reduce all or portion of real estate taxes | ||
Qualifying Veterans - 10% to 100% disabled, or widow | 22 = $400 22E = $1000 22F = 100% | ||
$500 | |||
Any or all property taxes postponed until sold or died - simple interest | |||
Persons - 65+ years of age | $1000 | ||
60+ years | Exemption of the Community Preservation Surcharge | ||
65+ years of age who own or rent residential property in MA | Reduces state income taxes owed for senior | ||
60+ years of age | A tax exemption may be granted if property provides housing for person 60 + years old & requires improvements. |
Deadline to submit all completed applications to the Assessors' office is April 1st.