Monday is the deadline for Massachusetts residents to submit written testimony on two Senate property tax proposals that ...

For many Massholes over age 60, this peppy, ubiquitous 1980s promotional jingle created by the state is an earworm that just won’t die. But given the moribund status of efforts to rein in our estate ...

Despite Mayor Michelle Wu trying for nearly two years to change Boston's property taxes to reduce costs to homeowners, her proposal has stalled on Beacon Hill for a third time.

Many out-of-state residents own real estate in Massachusetts such as a summer home on the Cape or a secluded getaway in the Berkshires. What many don’t realize is that their estates could be subject ...

BOSTON (WWLP) – The Massachusetts state legislature is considering multiple bills that aim to overhaul the estate tax and bills that introduce a universal basic income pilot program. Five bills are ...

Many worry the hike could drive homeowners and residents out of the city. The post Boston.com readers push back against 13% ...

On average, American households pay $2,969 for real estate taxes on their home each year according to the U.S. Census Bureau data, and 26 states also have a vehicle property tax, which averages out to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. As the 2025 legislative session unfolds, wealthy families, their advisors, ...

A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 introduces significant changes to estate and tax planning. While discussions often focus on high-net-worth families, these changes affect everyone, from young ...