An Act authorizing the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create a property tax exemption for senior citizens in Massachusetts. The exemption would be ‘mean tested,’ meaning it would be reduced or eliminated for households with higher incomes. The goal is to provide property tax relief to older residents who may be struggling financially. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Senate Ways and Means committee.
Key provisions
- Establishes a property tax exemption for senior citizens.
- The exemption is mean-tested, based on household income.
- The specific income thresholds for eligibility would be determined during the legislative process.
- The bill is similar to previously proposed legislation.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Revenue.
- The bill was reported favorably by the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
- A new draft, S2902, was substituted.
- The bill was accompanied by other related bills (S2021, S2048, S2071, and S2096).
Who is affected
- Senior citizens
- Property taxpayers
- Low-to-moderate income senior citizens
Notable changes
- The exemption is mean-tested, adding a financial requirement for eligibility.
- The bill is part of a series of similar proposals.
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