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1. How do I find out how much I paid for taxes in the past year, for my income taxes?

We ask that the request be in writing. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

• Please include the assessed property owner, address, map, and parcel (if known) for real estate and personal property. 
• The owner's name, make, model, year, and registration number for excise tax. Please allow 4 to 5 days for research and processing.

Please note, excise information can only be sent to the vehicle owner.

2. How do I pay overdue Excise Taxes that have been marked at the Registry of Motor Vehicles for non-renewal?

Please contact the treasurer/collector's office or our Deputy Collector, Kelly, and Ryan Associates at 508-473-9660. You must make payment in cash, money order, or cashier's check to have the mark removed immediately.

If you have any questions that have not been answered above, call the Treasurer/Collectors office at 508-529-3737.

3. I bought the property this year, why is the former owner still appearing on the tax bill?

Property taxes are billed with the information as of January 1st preceding the beginning of the current Fiscal Year. If you purchased the property any time after January 1st, you may not appear on the tax bill as the assessed owner until the next fiscal year. This rule is mandated by Massachusetts Law. However, if the Assessor's office is notified that there is a new owner, the next bill can be sent as " Care Of".

4. I received an Excise Tax Bill on a car I no longer own. Where do I go for an adjustment?

Please contact the Upton Assessor's Office for abatement information (PDF).

5. What are the penalties for late tax payments or not paying my tax bill?

If for some reason you are unable to pay your tax bill, Massachusetts Law mandates that interest, at 14%, be added to the tax from the due through the payment date.

The fiscal year's taxes must be paid in full by the May 1st due date to avoid any further action taken by the town.

6. What does the town do with my tax dollars?

Tax dollars are the primary source of funds used to finance almost every service the town provides such as:

• Public Education
• Maintenance of Public Schools, Buildings, and Roadways
• Elderly Services
• Library Services

and many other services that are provided by the town at no cost to its residents.

For a more in-depth analysis of how your tax dollars are spent, view the ClearGov website.

7. What if I cannot pay my tax bill?

Check with the Upton Assessor's Office to see if you qualify for a tax exemption or deferral. If you still owe taxes, please contact the Town Collector as soon as possible. We cannot eliminate the tax, but we are here to listen to your situation and offer possible solutions.

8. What is the Real Estate tax billing schedule?

The town collects Real Estate Tax on a fiscal quarterly schedule as follows:

Billing Period	Date Real Estate Tax Bills are Mailed	Date Tax is Due
First Quarter	On of Before July 1st	August 1st
Second Quarter	On of Before July 1st	November 1st
Third Quarter	On of Before December 31st	February 1st
Fourth Quarter	On of Before December 31st	May 1st