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The Assessing Department is responsible for accurately determining the value of all real and personal property located within the City of Boston for the purpose of taxation. Assessors are obliged to assess all property at its full and fair market value as of January 15 of each year. The department is responsible for the administration of all property tax data records and maintains accurate parcel ownership data based upon recorded property transactions at the Registry of Deeds. It also administers the tax billing for the motor vehicle excise and boat excise tax.

 
     
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The Assessing Department's Taxpayer Referral & Assistance Center - known as TRAC provides "one-stop" service to Boston taxpayers on tax related matters.
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Locate FY 2008 property data, including assessed values and property attributes.
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Public Access to Copies of Tax Records PDF
Abatement Procedures PDF
Everything You've Wanted to Know about Property Taxes PDF
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Form A, Apartment / Lodging Rent Information Requisition
If you wish, you may submit your data in a data file (Excel format recommended). Attach your data file to an email and send it to 38D@cityofboston.gov. Please be sure to refer to the property’s Parcel ID and location in the subject line of the email.
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FY 2008 Taxpayer Information 3rd Quarter Tax Bill PDF
FY 2008 3rd Quarter Tax Bill - Frequently Asked Questions PDF
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FY 3rd Quarter Tax Bill Explanation PDF
Tax Deferral for Elderly - New 4% Interest Rate
Qualified elderly taxpayers (65+) may now defer their taxes at a 4% interest rate
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New Filers of Personal Property Tax Returns
All businesses in the City of Boston that have not filed a personal property tax return in 2008 are required to do so.
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