Senior Tax Work Off Program

If you are over 60 years old, own and live in a home in Sterling, you are eligible to submit an application to take part in the Senior Tax Work Off Program. Under this program, Department heads may avail themselves to the skill set(s) of the applicants. For their services, qualified participants are credited $15.00 per hour toward a reduction in their tax bills of up to $2000.00 per year. Enrollment in this program does not guarantee that seniors will be contacted to work or that the maximum reduction will be achieved. 

The program runs from November 1st - October 31st each year. There are a limited number of participants allowed and a limited budget for this program.

The amount of the property tax reduction, earned by the senior taxpayer, under this program, is not considered income or wages for purposes of State income tax withholding.  However, the IRS has ruled that the abatement amount is included in the taxpayer's gross income for federal income tax.

This program is administered by the Executive Assistant, Kama Jayne.  Please contact 978-422-8111 x2316 for further information.