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New Member
posted Mar 1, 2021 12:02:47 PM

If I own my home, lived in it the full year, am over 65, and my income is less than $61,000, why don’t I qualify for the Senior Circuit Breaker Credit?

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Level 15
Mar 1, 2021 12:09:34 PM

Which state?

Level 15
Mar 1, 2021 12:13:20 PM

If Massachusetts:

  • Your Massachusetts property tax payments, together with half of your water and sewer expense, must exceed 10% of your total Massachusetts income for the tax year.

However, you are not eligible if:

  • You are married and your status is married filing separately.
  • You are a dependent of another taxpayer.
  • For tax year 2020, the assessed value of principal residence exceeds $848,000.

You may claim the value of your home together with up to one acre of land when determining eligibility for the credit.

New Member
May 1, 2021 9:03:04 AM

i have same issue - it won't let me complete the senior breaker forms

 

Level 15
May 1, 2021 3:01:38 PM

@mparechanian  For Massachusetts, or for a different state?