This bill increases the maximum annual property tax work-off amount for eligible veterans from $1,500 to $2,000. It directly affects Massachusetts veterans who qualify for the property tax work-off program under Chapter 59, Section 5N. The key change amends the existing law to raise the deductible amount from $1,500 to $2,000 per year. The bill does not create new eligibility rules but adjusts the financial limit for current participants. This change simplifies the tax benefit without altering the program's structure.
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1935) of Nick Collins for legislation to authorize a city or town to issue rebates to taxpayers who received the residential exemption in the prior fiscal year. Revenue.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2048) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to property taxes and senior citizens. Revenue.
By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1933) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation to prevent property tax bill shocks. Revenue.
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3167) of Jay D. Livingstone and William F. MacGregor relative to residential and senior tax exemptions. Revenue.
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1988) of Ryan C. Fattman, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida, Steven George Xiarhos and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans. Revenue.
By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3245) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to property taxes for 100% disabled veterans. Revenue.
By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3904) of Christopher J. Worrell (with the approval of mayor and city council) relative to a senior homeowner property tax exemption in the city of Boston. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3022) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to providing property tax relief for small business owners. Revenue.
Senate, November 20, 2025 -- The committee on Revenue, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2018) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to senior property tax deferral; and (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2022) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to a senior state property tax deferral program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2713).
