Tax Work Off Program
Purpose
Merrimac Senior Tax Work-off Program is designed to:
- Assist senior citizens with relief on property tax bills.
- Increase involvement of senior citizens in municipal government and the school system.
- Improve municipal services by using the skills of senior Citizens.
Eligibility
- Must be 65 or older
- Resident of Merrimac
- Homeowner & residing at the property for which relief in requested income
- One per household (Present copy of current Merrimac Tax notice upon application to the program)
Abatement’s
- Minimum Wage
- Maximum rebate of $1,000 per fiscal year (less Federal Tax) per household
- Number of participants is determined by the amount of funds available
Selection Process
- Applicant must meet eligibility requirements.
- Applicant must have appropriate skills for position.
- Applicant and department head must both agree it is an appropriate match.
- Jobs will be offered on qualification, availability, location, transportation and physical limitation for some jobs.
- Filing an application does not guarantee a placement.
General Program Information
- Program year begins with the new Fiscal Year on July 1 and ends on June 30.
- Applicants must re-apply annually to continue in program; acceptance is not guaranteed.
- An abatement certificate will be awarded to participants for the Fall tax bill for all hours worked in the previous Fiscal Year (July 1 to June 30).
How to Apply
- Call for application to be mailed or stop in and request a form.
- Mail or Drop off application to:
- Merrimac Senior Center
100 East Main Street
Merrimac, MA 01860
- Merrimac Senior Center
Deadline
Applications may be turned in throughout the year, but no later than the third week in June in order to process and begin program July 1 of the new fiscal year.
Questions
Questions can be directed to the Volunteer Coordinator, Sandy Blanchet or Executive Director, Laura Dillingham-Mailman at the Senior Center by calling 978-346-9549. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Friday.