What is the return used for and who has access to it?

The information in the Form of List is used by the Board of Assessors to determine the taxable or exempt status of your personal property and, if taxable, its fair market value. You may also be required to provide the assessors with further information about the property in writing and asked to permit them to inspect it. Forms of List are not available to the public for inspection under the public records law. They are available only to the Board of Assessors and Massachusetts Department of Revenue for purposes of administering the tax laws.

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1. Do you have the needed forms online?
2. What is personal property?
3. Who must pay this tax?
4. What is a Form of List?
5. Who must file a return?
6. When and where must my return be filed?
7. Can I get an extension of the filing deadline?
8. What is the penalty for failure to file or filing late?
9. What is the return used for and who has access to it?
10. Who is eligible for an abatement?
11. Should I bring any data with me?
12. Are abatement applications public records?
13. Where can I see a list of the personal property tax rolls?