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Information for Senior Citizens and Retirees

There are variety of income and property tax benefits available for Massachusetts senior citizens and retirees. Please take a moment to review the tax information and resource listings on this page as you may qualify for a significant refund. There are also links to other state and federal agencies that you may find useful.

 


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