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Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit
 

"Circuit Breaker" for Persons Age 65 and Older
Low to Moderate-Income Seniors


The Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit provides tax relief for moderate and low to moderate-income senior citizens. Qualifying senior citizens may claim a credit in their state income tax returns for the real estate taxes paid on their Boston residential property, effective for the tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2001.

Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit

For more information on eligibility requirements contact:
Department of Revenue Customer Service Bureau
(617) 887-MDOR (6367) OR online www.dor.state.ma.us

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