An Act relative to tax relief for low-income veterans

This bill proposes to exempt low-income veterans from paying excise taxes on one personal motor vehicle in Massachusetts. To qualify, a veteran must have an annual income at or below 100 percent of the federal poverty level and must own or lease the vehicle for noncommercial use. Once an assessor grants this exemption, the veteran does not need to reapply in future years unless their income or vehicle ownership status changes. The legislation directly affects veterans who meet these specific financial and ownership criteria, relieving them of a specific vehicle registration fee.