HomeMy WebLinkAboutTax Deferral and Exemption Study Committee - TDES - Charge - March 2004 TAX DEFERRAL AND EXEMPTION STUDY COMMITTEE
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Members: 5
Appointed by Selectmen
Length of Term: Undefined
Appointments Made: As Needed
Meeting Times: As Posted
Description: The Selectmen's Tax Deferral and Exemption Study Committee is charged
to review and make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen concerning options for
the deferral or exemption of local property taxes under existing state law, or by home rule
petition for a special act of the state legislature,that might enhance or make more 1
accessible the property tax relief currently available to elderly, low-income, disabled or
otherwise deserving residents. The options that the Committee may consider include,but
are not limited to:
• Adjusting the terms of tax deferrals available to senior citizens under G.L.
c. 59, §5, Clause 41A,
• Adjusting the terms of tax exemptions available to senior citizens under
G.L. c. 59, §5, Clause 41C;
• Adopting cost-of-living(COLA) adjustments to Clause 41C eligibility
limits under G.L. c. 59, § 5, Clause 41D; and
• Adopting other provisions for exemptions or other forms of tax relief that
are now, or may become, available under state law
AfocIAr CQfC
Membership: (Selectman Liaison), COA (Jane Trudeau),Norman Cohen,
Marilyn Campbell, Vicki Blier, Rodney Cole
Ref. Revised charge adopted by Selectmen at its meeting on March 8, 2004.