When you sell your boat, you may be entitled to receive an abatement.
In order to apply for a Motor Vessel Excise Tax Abatement, the Assessors will require proof that you disposed of the boat.
If You Traded or Sold Your Boat:
You’ll want to provide the assessors with a copy of the dealer’s invoice showing the trade-in; or if a private sale, a copy of the bill of sale.
If You Registered your Boat in Another State:
You’ll want to provide the assessors with a copy of the Out of State Registration.
NOTE:
The Assessors require that the boat owner cancel his Massachusetts registration with the Division of Environmental Police as well.
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