Tax Work-Off Programs

Four Topsfield Seniors who participate in the Tax Work-Off Program
Several Seniors Add Value to the Town's Workforce While Reducing Their Taxes

Topsfield Tax Work-Off Programs

Senior Tax Work-Off Program

The Town of Topsfield Senior Tax Work-Off Program offers homeowners from Topsfield who are 60+ years the opportunity to earn an abatement on their real estate property tax bill.  Paid at the rate of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ minimum wage ($15.00/hour starting January 1, 2023), Topsfield senior citizens may assist a Town Department (currently for approximately 100 hours) between January 1st and October 31st to earn an abatement of up to $1500.

SENIOR TAX WORK-OFF SUMMARY

SENIOR TAX WORK-OFF APPLICATION

Veteran Tax Work-Off Program

The Town of Topsfield Veteran Tax Work-Off Program offers homeowners from Topsfield who are retired or honorably discharged veterans the opportunity to earn an abatement on their real estate property tax bill.  Paid at the rate of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ minimum wage ($15.00/hour starting January 1, 2023), Topsfield veterans may assist a Town Department (for approximately 100 hours) between January 1st and October 31st to earn an abatement of up to $1500.  In the case where the veteran is disabled, a designee may complete the work on his/her behalf.

VETERAN TAX WORK-OFF SUMMARY

VETERAN TAX WORK-OFF APPLICATION