State Tax Form 128
Revised 11/2016

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Assessors' Use only
Date Received ____________
Application No. ____________
Name of City or Town

APPLICATION FOR ABATEMENT OF

FISCAL YEAR
General Laws Chapter 59, § 59
THIS APPLICATION IS NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC INSPECTION (See General Laws Chapter 59, § 60)
Return to: Board of Assessors
Must be filed with assessors not later than due date of first actual (not preliminary) tax payment for fiscal year.
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete BOTH sides of application. Please print or type.
A. TAXPAYER INFORMATION.
No.
Street
City/Town
Zip Code
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B. PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION. Complete using information as it appears on tax bill.
No.
Street
C. REASON(S) ABATEMENT SOUGHT. Check reason(s) an abatement is warranted and briefly explain why it applies.
Continue explanation on attachment if necessary.
Reminder: If your explanation requires more space, prepare a separate attachment to include with your printed form. If signing by agent, attach a copy of written authorization.
FILING THIS FORM DOES NOT STAY THE COLLECTION OF YOUR TAXES. TO AVOID LOSS OF APPEAL RIGHTS OR ADDITION OF INTEREST AND OTHER COLLECTION CHARGES, THE TAX SHOULD BE PAID AS ASSESSED.
THIS FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE
D. SIGNATURES.
Subscribed this day of , Under penalties of perjury.

Digital Signature (Optional - select one or skip):

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If signed by agent, attach copy of written authorization to sign on behalf of taxpayer.
Submit Your Abatement Request
This sends a request for review to the Board of Assessors — not a completed filing. An Assessors' staff member will contact you to verify your information and complete the process. Enter your email below and click SEND, then download a PDF for your records.
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Request sent to the Board of Assessors
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Confirmation copy sent to your email (if provided)
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What happens next
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Assessors receive your request
Your submission is forwarded to the Board of Assessors and logged as a pending abatement inquiry.
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They contact you to review your claim
An Assessors' staff member will reach out to discuss your reason for abatement and may request supporting documentation such as a recent appraisal.
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Decision issued in writing
The Board has 3 months to act on your application. You will be notified in writing whether your abatement is granted, denied, or deemed denied. You may appeal to the Appellate Tax Board within 3 months of their decision.
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Request submitted. The Board of Assessors has been notified and will be in touch to complete the process. Check your inbox for a confirmation copy. Download the PDF above for your records.