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Massachusetts, State of: Senior Tax Relief Program

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Mission
"Senior Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit" Certain Seniors may be eligible to claim a refundable credit on their state income tax return for the real estate taxes they've paid on their Massachusetts residential propery they *own* or *pay rent on* and occupy as their principle residence.
Areas served
State of Massachusetts
Eligibility
65 yrs old, before January 1, 2008, income and asset limtations (see Notes, below)
Fee for service
No
Clients must bring
Schedule CB, Circuit Breaker Credit for and state income tax return
Service
Permanent

Notes

The taxpayer's income must is NOT TO EXCEED:

- $48,000: single filer who is NOT head of household
- $60,000: head of household
- $72,000: taxpayers filing jointly

The assessed valuation of the real estate is not to exceed $772,000.

For further info, call the numbers above, or your local assessor's office.