As a resident of the Town of Marshfield, you may qualify for a tax exemption. An exemption releases an individual from the requirement to pay all or a fraction of his/her property tax obligations.
Exemptions may be available to those individuals that meet the various requirements in the following categories:
Elderly -- CLAUSE – 41C - Elderly
Must be 65 years of age by July 1 of the tax year.
Must occupy the property on July 1 of the tax year.
Must file annually.
Gross receipts may not exceed: $20,000.00
$30,000.00 if Married
Whole Estate (Not including value of home) cannot exceed:
$40,000.00 if Single
$55,000.00 if Married
What do the Assessors need??
Birth Certificate (First time filing, only)
Income Tax Returns or documentation of income.
Proof of occupancy.
If domicile is held in trust, applicant must satisfy ownership requirement if he/she is a trustee or co-owner of the trust and possess a sufficient beneficial interest in the domicile through the trust.
Filled out application.
What can the Assessors do??
Abate $1,000.00 from tax bill.
Must vote on it annually.
Application should be filed in the Fall but can be filed as late as 3 months after the mailing of the Actual Bill (3rd Quarter)
CLAUSE – 17D – Elderly Age 70
Surviving Spouse
Minor Child
Must be 70 years of age by July 1 of the tax year and has owned and occupied the property for at least 5 years - OR
Be a surviving spouse - OR
Be a minor child of a deceased parent.
Must occupy the property on July 1 of the tax year.
Must file annually.
Whole Estate (Not including value of home) cannot exceed $40,000.00
What do the Assessors need??
Birth Certificate (First time filing, only)
Income Tax Returns or documentation of income.
Proof of occupancy.
Life Estates satisfy ownership.
If domicile is held in trust, applicant must satisfy ownership requirement if he/she is a trustee or co-owner of the trust and possess a sufficient beneficial interest in the domicile through the trust.
Filled out application.
What can the Assessors do??
Abate $175.00 from tax bill.
Must vote on it annually.
Application should be filed in the Fall but can be filed as late as 3 months after the mailing of the Actual Bill (3rd Quarter)
For further information, please contact the Assessors’ Office @ (781) 834-5585
Blind -- If you are declared legally blind with the MA Commission for the Blind as of July 1st, you may qualify for a blind exemption.
Disabled Veteran/Surviving Spouse -- If you are a disabled veteran with at least a 10 percent disablement or a surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, you may qualify for a veteran’s exemption.
Note:
In all cases, you must establish residency and property ownership to be considered for a tax exemption.
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