Excise Tax

Excise tax payments are due 30 days from the original date of the bill, after which, a demand bill will be sent out with interest and penalty. Excise tax demand bills are due 14 days from the date of issue.

Bills that are more than 45 days past due are marked at the registry for non-renewal, sent to the Deputy Collector and must be paid to Kelley and Ryan/P.F.Ryan, Deputy of collections. You may reach the Deputy of collections at 800-491-9788.

Questions

For any questions on how to apply for an abatement, please contact the Assessor's Office at 781-397-7100.

Determination of Value

The value of a motor vehicle for excise purposes is determined by the Commissioner of Revenue, per Ch. 60A §1, at varying percentages not in excess of the manufacturer's list price of that vehicle in its year of manufacture:

• In the year preceding the designated year of manufacturer ........ 50% 
• In the year of manufacturer ...................................................... 90% 
• In the second year .................................................................... 60% 
• In the third year ....................................................................... 40% 
• In the fourth year ..................................................................... 25% 
• In the fifth and succeeding years .............................................. 10%