Senior/Veteran Tax Work-off

Click this link to download the Tax Work-off application

Click on the links below for the eligibility requirements for each program: 

Senior Tax Work-off Guidelines

Veteran Tax Work-off Guidelines

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications can be obtained at the Senior Center and at the Board of Assessors, Treasurer/Collector, and the Human Resources offices at Town Hall.
Applications will be available by October 2nd and must be submitted to the Human Resources Office by close of business on December 1st. The fiscal year runs from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Applications must be completed in full in order for the reviewing committee to conduct a proper review. Applicants may be required to submit a copy of the latest federal income tax return and all applicable schedules with the application.


APPLICATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 1st.


REVIEW PROCEDURE:
Applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Director, the Senior Center director, the Treasurer/Collector and/or the Principal Assessor. Applications will be approved based on eligibility requirements as stated in the guidelines. The Committee reserves the right to request additional information to assist them in their decision-making.

DISPOSITION OF APPLICATION:
The Committee shall complete its review of all applications by February 1, 2024.

 

The Committee shall notify applicants in writing as to the disposition of each application. All decisions of the Committee are final.
Applicants are advised that the filing of an application has no impact upon the applicant’s obligation to pay his or her taxes.

 

Therefore, to preserve an applicant’s right to appeal an abatement application by filing an appeal with the state Appellate Tax Board, every applicant must make all payments of the tax bill as required by law.
All information provided shall remain confidential and is not to be used by the Town for any purpose other than to determine eligibility.