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Senior Exemptions
17E - Surviving Spouse or Person over 70
Requirements
- You must be 70 years of age as of July 1, 2023 or be the surviving spouse of same.
- Your estate (excluding domicile) must be $51,580.00 or less.
The following documents must be submitted with your completed application:
- Driver’s license or birth certificate.
- July 2023 bank statements from all savings and checking accounts.
- Statements listing value of all other tangible assets such as other real estate, stocks, bonds, mutual funds (as of July 1, 2023)
41D - Person over 65 years old
Requirements:
- Must be 65 years of age as of July 1, 2023.
- If single, your gross receipts must be $25,791 or less.
If single, you must have a whole estate of $51,580 or less (excluding domicile). - If married, your gross receipts must be $38,684 or less.
If married, you must have a whole estate of $70,922 or less (excluding domicile). - You must have resided in MA for the previous 10 years AND you must be domiciled in your home for the past 5 years.
All of the following documents, for each person listed on the deed, must be submitted with your completed application:
- Driver’s license or birth certificate
- Federal and State Income Tax Return for 2022.
If you do not file taxes, please provide a copy of your year end social security statement. - Copies of bank statements from all your savings and checking accounts, as of July, 2023
- Statements listing value of all other tangible assets such as other real estate, stocks, bonds, mutual funds etc., as of July 1, 2023
- Statement of any interest and dividends
Senior Means-Tested Tax Exemption
Full details available on the Senior Means-Tested Tax Exemption page
Clause Exemption Amounts
Clause | Basic Qualifications | Maximum Income | Maximum Assets | Exemption Amount |
---|---|---|---|---|
17E | Age 70 or older | None | $51,580 | $668 |
41D | Age 65 or older - Single |
$25,791 | $51,580 | $2,000 |
41D | Age 65 or older - Married | $38,684 | $70,922 | $2,000 |