Tax Information

TAX COUNSELING STARTS IN FEBRUARY

AARP offfers free tax preparation at select locations on the  South Shore.   Day and times may vary by site.  Please call early for best availability. 

u are asked to make an appointment at one of the following locations:

This is simple tax preparation only. You will need to bring last year's taxes (2018), any 1099 forms and any other pertinent information for 2019.

SENIOR WORK PROGRAM

The Senior Work Program provides residents age 60 and older the opportunity to complete up to 100 hours of work to receive up to $1,425 reduction in real estate taxes. Applicaions for participation aare available at te Human Resource office at Town Hall. 

ELDERLY EXEMPTIONS PROGRAM

There are some exemptions available through the Norwell Assessor's office that could benefit you as a taxpayer in town.   Please click HERE to visit the Assessor's website for more information or call them at 781-659-8014.   Council on Aging staff will gladly help you completing any forms. 

CIRCUIT BREAKER TAX

Taxpayers, 65 or older, may be eligible to claim a credit on their state income tax for real estate taxes paid on the primary residential property, owned or rented in Massachusetts. For tax year 2021, the maximum credit is $1,170 for both homeowners and renters. To learn more about the credit and requirements, please call the Department of Revenue at 1-800-392-6089 or CLICK HERE to visit their website.