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"Circuit Breaker" Tax Relief Available: Homeowners and Renters, 65 or Over, May Be Eligible |
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JANUARY 2001 -
Estimated 130,000 Could Benefit - Beginning this year, a new property tax relief law takes effect, under
which members, who are age 65 or over, can receive either a credit on
their state income taxes or, even if they owe no taxes, a cash refund
up to $375.
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NOVEMBER 2000 -
Since June when Aetna replaced Copeland as coordinator of the Mass
Deferred Compensation Program, Association members, who participate in
it, have contacted us to discuss the changes. Here's some of the
frequent topics of conversation.
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PERAC Wins Round Two vs. Disability Retirees |
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NOVEMBER 2000 -
In July, we reported on the ongoing controversy surrounding disability
retirees and the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission
(PERAC), over the law relating to disability retirees and the
restrictions on, as well as the reporting of, their earnings while on
disability (Section 91A, Chapter 32). We emphasized that as with any
litigation, these were initial findings, then favoring the retirees,
and, therefore subject to change. Well, unfortunately for these
retirees, our words of caution came true - with round two apparently
going in PERAC's favor.
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Debate Over Alternative Retirement Plan Continues |
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SEPTEMBER 2000 - With
state and local officials claiming they are having difficulty filling
key jobs because of the current pension contribution rate and lack of
portability, a defined contribution (DC) plan such as that offered to
faculty members of the Commonwealth's higher education system,
continues to be a front-burner issue within the Massachusetts public
pension community.
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Property Tax Abatement For Community Service |
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JULY 2000 - Time To Take Another Look - Members, age 60 or over, may want to explore whether their town may be
willing to establish a property tax abatement program that allows them
to perform volunteer service in exchange for a break in their property
taxes. While the concept is not new, there may be renewed interest
among local officials in the subject because of a provision contained
in the state budget passed at the end of last year.
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