Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 29, 2024 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/ Advocate.news.ma MASSACHUSETTS CHILD AND FAMILY TAX CREDIT If you are a Massachusetts Y ou are entitled to claim a tax credit on your 2023 Massachusetts individual income tax return if you are taking care of a dependent child, other dependent or spouse with a disability or another dependent who is age 65 or older. You can claim this tax credit if you are fi ling single, head of household or married fi ling joint on your tax return. Your dependent child must be under age 13 as of December 31, 2023. With respect to a dependent age 65 or older as of December 31, 2023, that would not include you or your spouse. The tax credit to claim on your Massachusetts return is $310 for each qualifying individual. There is no limit to the number of qualified individuals that you can claim the tax credit for. For calendar year 2024, the tax credit will increase to $440 per qualifying individual. non-resident fi ling a non-resident Massachusetts income tax return, you cannot claim this tax credit. Part year residents can claim the credit and must calculate the tax credit he or she is qualifi ed for based upon the days living in Massachusetts. A dependent or spouse with a disability is an individual who is physically or mentally incapable of caring for himself or herself and who principally lives with the taxpayer for more than half of the taxable year. This is also a refundable tax credit so even if you your total tax is zero and you had no withholdings from wages or pension income, for example, you would still be able to receive a refund based upon the tax credit as calculated on your Massachusetts income tax return. This is the fi rst year that Massachusetts has provided for such a tax credit. It is a big help to taxpayers caring for children, parents or disabled individuals. This is in addition to the virtual doubling of the circuit breaker tax credit available to taxpayers age 65 or older. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a master’s degree in taxation. OBITUARIES Ann E. (DiStefano) Matheson Of Malden. Passed away on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the age of 82. Ann was born in Boston on February 24, 1942, the daughter of the late Louis and Mary Elizabeth DiStefano (Cameron). She was fi rst married to the late John McGrath, and is the widow of the late John “Bucky” Matheson. Ann was the loving mother of three sons, the late John McGrath, the late Scott E. McGrath, and John P. Matheson, all of Malden. Ann had three brothers, the late Jerry DiStefano of Malden, the late Bob DiStefano of California, and Louis DiStefano of Texas. Ann lived life to the fullest and loved to travel, especially to California. She was very fond of the ocean and believed in its ability to heal. Her home remedies and chicken soup never failed us. Ann was a strong and independent person by any measure. She was a hairdresser while maintaining a home and raising three children; and in her mid-life during the 1980s, returned for higher education and began a career in real estate. She lived independently in the Malden home she owned for 50 years until the end of her life. Along the way she generously took in friends, family and others who needed a place to stay. In her later years she became an animal lover and was a terrific mom to the pets who loved her dearly. Ann is survived by her brother Louis DiStefano, her son John Matheson and his partner Ingrid, and her daughter-in-law, Cheryl McGrath. ~ Legal Notice ~ MALDEN HOUSING AUTHORITY Invitation to Bid - MHA #010924 The Malden Housing Authority (MHA), the Awarding Authority, under MGL c.149 invites sealed bids from General Contractors to provide bids for Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Suppression/Extinguisher, Sprinkler, E-call, Testing, Maintenance and Repair and New Installation Services., for Malden Housing Authority, MHA #010924, at Various addresses listed in the IFB, all in Malden Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by MHA, for a contact up to 5 consecutive contract years at 27,200.00 per, at MHA’s sole discretion; testing and maintenance work potential is estimated at $136,000.00. This is a federally and state funded contract and Certified Payroll using forms WH347 and WH348 forms, or forms with same language shall be used. Federal laws and regulations shall apply in addition to the laws and requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Category of work for which the general bidder must be DCAMM certified: Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler. The MHA will require an Insurance Certificate, naming the Malden Housing Authority as additionally insured, an updated w9 form and a 50% Performance Bond if selected as the contractor. There will be a pre-bid walk through at 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA 02148 on April 17, 2024 at 10:30 am. Sealed bids will be received at the MHA’s Modernization Office, 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA until 2:00 PM on June 5, 2024. Bid documents will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, by e-mail request at efahey@maldenhousing.org and may be examined at the MHA’s Modernization Office, 630 Salem Street, Malden, MA from 4/3/2024, there are NO plan drawings available. The MHA reserves the right to reject any or all general bids if it is in the public interest to do so. March 29, 2024 She is also survived by her grandchildren, Brianna McGrath, Courtney McGrath, Nicole McGrath and Jameson McGrath, and her great-grandchildren, Colton and Alaina Squires. Ann also leaves many loving nieces, nephews and cousins, most especially her God-daughter-niece, Joanne DiStefano and great-niece Ann, who prayed with her until her last breath. Ann’s neighbors already miss her company on Bartlett Street, as do the local pets and birds. Ann certainly lived life her way. She overcame great obstacles, and she never lost her independence. Services for Ann will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the Chapel at Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm Street, Everett, at 11 a.m. followed by interment at the Woodlawn Cemetery. Emily L Feener Of Malden. Retired nurse of 45 years, passed away on Monday, March 18th, at the age of 96. Emily was born in Malden in 1927, the daughter of Robert and Vivian (Barringer) Feener. She was raised and educated in Malden, graduating from Malden High School. She attended Boston University where she received fi rst her Bachelor’s Degree and then her Masters in Nursing. Over her years as a nurse, she worked at Malden Hospital, Haynes Memorial Hospital, and the Boston Medical Center, and then retired from Salem Hospital as the Director of Nursing. In addition, she was a Nursing Educator at both Malden Hospital and Salem Hospital. Emily loved to travel with both family and friends, and was a wonderful baker who would spend weeks making each person’s favorite cookies or fudge at Christmas. She was a strong independent woman throughout her life. The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks Emily’s caregivers from ABC Home Healthcare, including Caitlin Murphy and Juliana Samedi. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Robert Feener and wife Joan Puccino of Medford, Kristine Hoggatt of IN, James Hunter and wife Maryellen of Lawrence, Jackie Rockel and husband Spencer Davis of NH, Gordon Feener and wife Susan of Melrose, Joan Millar and husband Mitchell of NC, Susan Feener of NC, and Dr. Edward Feener and wife Dr. Arije Ghannam of France, as well as many other great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Emily was preceded in death by her siblings, Robert Feener, Mildred (Ruth) Bruen, and Gordon Feener. Funeral services were held at St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St, Malden on Sat, Mar 23rd. Interment followed in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of fl owers, please consider donating to The Vivian R. and Robert J. Feener Memorial Fund at Boston Medical Center. Contributions can be made at bmc.org/giving. You can also mail donations to Boston Medical Center - Offi ce of Development, 960 Massachusetts Avenue, 2nd Floor Boston, MA 02118. George C. Baker Of Malden. Passed away on March 17, 2024. He was 37 years old. George was a lifelong resident of Malden and a graduate of Malden High School. He was a longtime player for the Malden Neighborhood Basketball League and Malden Pop Warner Football. George was the beloved son of Frances (Dicks) Lewis and the late Lessie Baker. He was the loving brother of Lester Baker and Nicole Baker, and a loving uncle to his niece and nephews. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Visiting hours will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main Street, Malden on Saturday March 30th from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
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