Taxes

Beacon Hill leaders clash over repealing Chapter 62F tax caps. While the Senate targets the 1986 law behind $3 billion in rebates, House leadership fears political fallout in an election year.

New Bedford lowered the senior property tax exemption age to 65, offering qualifying homeowners up to $1,000 in tax relief. Learn income limits and how to apply.

A Massachusetts tax letter that looked like a scam turned out to be real, and the identity verification process was easier than expected.

Massachusetts lawmakers may alter Chapter 62F, the tax rebate law that returned surplus revenue to taxpayers, putting the issue before voters this fall.

Critics are calling Elizabeth Warren a “cheapskate” after reports revealed she donated less than 3% of her income to charity despite earning nearly $1 million in 2024.

Do these two things before you even consider handing over money.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is floating the idea of increasing local meals and hotel taxes, and New Bedford could see other new taxes.

Do you get sticker shock when you look at your pay stub and realize how much you've paid to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in state income taxes?

New Bedford residents or business owners who have questions about taxes and how to seek an abatement are invited to attend a 'taxpayer town hall' next week.

Apart from taxation, it's important to consider the brutal winters and high cost of living before moving to Massachusetts for retirement.