This form is a simple model for a bill of sale for personal property used in connection with a business enterprise. Adapt to fit your circumstances.
This form is a simple model for a bill of sale for personal property used in connection with a business enterprise. Adapt to fit your circumstances.
You must be 70 or older. For Clauses 41C and 41C½, the eligible age may be reduced to 65 or older, by vote of the legislative body of your city or town. You must own and occupy the property as your domicile.
Providing written notice of intent to sell is an absolute must. A tenant-at-will agreement in Massachusetts can usually be terminated with a notice of 30 days, or one full rental period in advance, whichever is longer.
Federal Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Rates for Tax Year 2025 RateSingleHead of Household 0% $0 – $48,350 $0 – $64,750 15% $48,350 – $533,400 $64,750 – $566,700 20% $533,400+ $566,700+
Taxpayers may exclude up to $250,000 of capital gain (or $500,000 if filing jointly) on the sale of a principle residence. This exclusion from gross income may be taken any number of times, provided the home was the filer's primary residence for an aggregate of at least two of the previous five years.
You can find abatement applications at any city and town assessor's office. For the state abatement application, State Tax Form 128, visit the Department of Revenue's website. An abatement cannot be approved unless you file a Department of Revenue tax abatement form by the deadline.
Although a disclosure statement is not required, the state does mandate the disclosure of two types of information to any prospective buyer: the existence and hazards of lead paint, and the presence of a septic system on the property. Sellers in Massachusetts must disclose the presence of lead to prospective buyers.
You don't have to use a real estate agent to sell your Massachusetts home, but managing the sale yourself can be quite demanding. Sellers who don't use an agent save on a listing agent's commission. However, they may still be responsible for paying the buyer's agent.
Massachusetts law does require an attorney to be present to oversee a real estate closing. However, this is typically the lawyer representing the buyer's mortgage lender — you as a home seller are not required to enlist your own attorney.
In Massachusetts, the sale of real estate during probate is subject to court approval. The personal representative (executor), in addition to many other duties, is responsible for handling the sale. This includes listing the property, accepting an offer, and seeking court approval before the sale can be finalized.