As a resident of the Town of Marshfield, do I qualify for any tax relief?
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.
These applications are available in the Fall and the Deadline is April 1
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: $21,400.00
- $32,100.00 if Married
- Whole Estate (Not including value of home) cannot exceed:
- $42,800.00 if Single
- $58,850.00 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.