Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 15, 2024 Youth Service & Engagement Program S ign up today for the Spring 2024 session of Housing Families, Inc.’s Youth Service & Engagement Program (YSEP)! YSEP is a free, educational and volunteer program for students in grades 7-12. The program runs for nine weeks on Zoom, every Sunday beginning on April 7, at 10:00 a.m. Students complete a volunteer service project, learn tangi2023 SENIOR CIRCUIT BREAKER TAX CREDIT F or tax years since January 1, 2001, senior citizens living in Massachusetts have been eligible to claim a refundable tax credit on their state individual income tax return for real estate taxes they paid with respect to Massachusetts residential real estate that they own or with respect to rent that they paid, both relating to property that is occupied as the principal residence. The maximum credit allowed is $2,590 for calendar year 2023!! Eligible taxpayers who own their property may claim a credit equal to the amount by which their property tax payments in calendar year 2023 including water and sewer debt charges, exceed 10% of their total income for calendar year 2023. Taxpayers residing in cities or towns that do not include water and sewer debt service in their property assessments may claim, in addition to their real estate tax payments, 50% of the water and sewer use charges actually paid during the year. Renters may claim a credit in the amount by which 25% of their rent paid in calendar year 2023 exceeds 10% of their total income. For purposes of determining “total income”, taxpayers must include all taxable income as well as exempt income such as social security income, U.S. Treasury interest income, municipal pension income, etc. To be eligible for the tax credit, a taxpayer must be 65 years old on or before December 31, 2023. For joint filers, it is sufficient that only one of the individuals meet this requirement. Furthermore, a taxpayer must not be claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer’s tax return. The property in question must be located in Massachusetts and must be the taxpayer’s primary residence. The taxpayer’s total income may not exceed $69,000 for a single filer, $86,000 for someone filing as a head of household, and $103,000 for taxpayers filing married jointly. No credit is allowed for a married taxpayer filing a separate return. The assessed valuation of the real estate in question cannot exceed $1,025,000 as of 1-1-23. Taxpayers who are eligible for the credit in calendar year 2023 must file Schedule CB, Circuit Breaker Credit along with their Mass return. Taxpayers who do not normally file a Mass return may be interested in filing in order to claim the “refundable” tax credit. If you were a renter during calendar year 2023 and you received any federal and/or state subsidy, or you rented from a tax-exempt entity, you do not quality for the Circuit Breaker Credit. The maximum credit for prior years was only $1,200. This recent change in the Massachusetts tax law was a big boost to seniors. Tax credits received by eligible taxpayers are not considered income for the purpose of obtaining eligibility or benefits under other means-tested assistance programs including food, medical, housing and educational assistance programs. See TIR (Technical Information Release) 16-8 for more information. For more information, you may also contact the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Customer Service Bureau at 617-887-MDOR (or toll free at 1-800-392-6089). Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation. Fall 2023 YSEP students & YSEP leaders at their program graduation (Courtesy of YSEP) ble ways to make a difference in their community and build skills they can use in their careers and future social justice and service work. Students will also learn from leaders in housing and health advocacy and hold disFall 2023 YSEP students & YSEP leaders at their program graduation (Courtesy of YSEP) cussions on what they learned. This is a great opportunity for students looking to complete volunteer service hours, or for any youth looking to give back. Learn more! Join this team of young leaders making a positive impact in their community. We can’t wait to meet you! Questions? Email Katie at katiepbyers@gmail.com or Molly at mabrahamson@housingfamilies.org T he 36th Annual Palm Sunday Concert will take place on Annual Palm Sunday Concert 36th Annual Ecumenical Sunday, March 24 at 3:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Malden, which is located at the corner of Main and Salem Streets. “The Seven Last Words of Christ” by French composer Theodore Dubois will be accompanied on the fine E. M. Skinner organ by director Rosalind Mohnsen and sung by singers from area church choirs. Those participating include First Baptist Church, Maplewood Baptist Church, Immaculate Conception Church and Freedom Hill Community Church of Malden; St. Raphael Church and First Community United Methodist Church of Medford; and St. Joseph Church of Belmont. Soloists are Judy Doucette, Soprano, Matthew Arnold of Marblehead, Tenor, and Richard Freeman, Baritone. The public is cordially invited. Parking is located in the rear. Please use the side door to enter. Freewill donation. For more info call 781-324-2745. BANQUET | FROM PAGE 17 in BRL; 52-year Malden High athletic department administrative assistant Jeanne Marquardo, who assisted with tickets during the event; an entire table of Malden Little League coaches, including President Felice “Feesh” D’Anna (who sat with the Deano Summers crew), Treasurer Mike Hudson, Coaches Brendan Brett, Nickerson and others; Harvey “The Cat” Nadler, former Malden High star and Malden baseball maven. Plenty of others, so too many to mention them all... The crowd was estimated at 150160... The MBL Hall of Fame committee, aside from the co-chairpersons of the event, included PALM SUNDAY CONCERT Sunday, March 24 3:00 pm Theodore Dubois The Seven Last Words of Christ The First Baptist Church of Malden (corner of Main St and Salem St) Judy Doucette, Soprano Matthew Arnold, Tenor Richard Freeman, Baritone Parking in back Use side doors Free-will donation Rosalind Mohnsen, Organist/Director Marquardo, Carroll, former longtime Malden Babe Ruth and Senior Babe Ruth manager Steve Wright and the incomparable Katie Bowdridge, who handled finances for the evening, including a big 50/50 raffle to benefit the Malden High Baseball Team, which was won by Jeanne Marquardo, who donated half of her winnings back to the team... The full course Italian-style buffet was outstanding and delicious (by Henry’s Catering, who even provided take-home containers to guests, who promptly scooped up any remaining chicken cutlets, meatballs, chicken/ broccoli ziti or any of the other food). The awards presented to the inductees were eye-catching, acrylic crystals, perfect for a mantle or desk... Dave Allan, when speaking for Rotondi, noted that many of the people at the March 7 event would be returning to the Moose Hall on Saturday, March 23 for Bob’s 85th Birthday Party, with the admission being a $2 Scratch Ticket only!... Also announced at the event was that the Malden High Golden Tornado Club, the booster club for MHS Athletics teams, will be hosting a Comedy Night Fundraiser at the Prince Pizza Giggles Comedy Club on Route 1 on Tuesday, May 7. Tickets are available by contacting Jeanne Marquardo at jmarquardo@maldenps.org or calling 781397-6007.
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