TOWN OF SHARON
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION / TAX WORK OFF INFORMATION – FY 2010
This information is intended to provide general information concerning exemptions.
It does not cover all possibilities or all requirements. For more detailed information, contact the Assessor's Office (781-784-1500, ext. 207) or the Council on Aging (781-784-8000).
Residency requirements: must have either lived in Massachusetts prior to entering the service or lived in Massachusetts for not less than five years prior to filing for the exemption.
Eligibility requirements:
Clause 22 Veterans with a service-connected disability of 10% or more; veterans who have been awarded Purple Heart or Gold Star; mothers, fathers, spouses, or surviving spouses of veterans
Clause 22A Veterans who suffered service-connected loss or permanent loss of one foot, one hand, or one eye; veterans who received Congressional Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, or Air Force Cross
Clause 22B Veterans who suffered service-connected loss or permanent loss of use of both feet, both hands, or both eyes
Clause 22C Veterans who suffered service-connected total disability and received assistance in acquiring "specially adapted houses" which they own or occupy as their domicile
Clause 22E Veterans who suffered service-connected total disability, are incapable of working, and considered by Veterans Administration to be 100% disabled
Paraplegic Veterans and surviving spouses of such veterans who do not remarry, who are certified by Veterans Administration as paraplegic
Must provide specific documentation from Veterans Administration confirming honorable discharge, percentage of disability, receipt of certain medals, or loss of use of limb(s) or eye(s). Copy of certification from Veterans Administration is most common documentation provided. If property is held in trust, applicant must include copy of entire trust and any attached schedules.
Applicant must be either age 70 or over by 7/l/09, a surviving spouse who has not remarried, or a minor with a deceased parent. Maximum assets allowed: $40,000 not including value of residence. Must provide specific information concerning residency, assets, income, etc.
Applicant must be at least 65 years of age by 7/1/09, a resident of Massachusetts for at least the ten preceding years, owned and occupied this property or another in Massachusetts for at least past five years, and own and occupy this dwelling as of 7/1/09. Gross receipts maximum allowed from all sources, including social security, is $51,000. Must provide specific information concerning residency, assets, income, etc.
The applicant should understand that taxes deferred under this exemption must eventually be reimbursed in full plus 3% interest and that the Assessor's Office files a lien on the property to insure Town receives payment.
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Clause 41C
Applicant must be at least 65 years of age by 7/1/09, a resident of Massachusetts for at least the ten preceding years, owned and occupied this property or another in Massachusetts for at least past five years, and own and occupy this dwelling as of 7/1/09. Gross receipts maximum allowed from all sources, including social security, are $23,930 (individual) or $35,895 (married couple). Maximum assets (not including value of residence): $40,000 (individual) or $55,000 (married couple). Must provide specific information concerning residency, assets, income, etc.
Applicant must be legally blind and own and occupy property as their residence as of 7/l/09. Must provide certificate attesting to proof of legal blindness as of 7/1/09 from Commission for the Blind and, if property is held in trust, include entire trust and any attached schedules.
Clause 18 – Age, Infirmity, and Financial Hardship
Any taxpayer who cannot meet his/her real estate tax obligation due to AGE AND INFIRMITY AND INSOLVENCY may apply for this exemption. To qualify, applicant must present evidence to the Board of Assessors which corroborates the individual’s infirmity and age and inability to pay the assessed tax.
Clause 18A – Poverty or Financial Hardship Related to Military Status
A taxpayer who cannot meet his/her real estate tax obligation due to poverty or financial hardship resulting from a change to active military status may be eligible for a temporary tax deferral. Contact the Board of Assessors for further details.
Property Tax Work Off Program
Work for a Town department at state minimum wage and receive a credit of up to $1,000 off property tax bill. Maximum number of hours determined by State minimum wage, currently $8.00/hour.
tax exemption info:11/5/09