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MA H1638

Providing property tax relief for certain caregivers


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide property tax relief for certain caregivers providing assistance for spouses or dependents. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill provides property tax relief of $3,000 for caregivers providing medical assistance and care to their spouses or dependents aged 65 or older with long-term care needs, such as having three or more limitations in activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, and eating, or severe cognitive impairments requiring substantial supervision. To qualify, the caregiver must be occupying the property as their domicile, and the long-term care need must have lasted for at least 180 consecutive days, a portion of which occurred within the taxable year.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4244 (on 02/22/2018)

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