Massachusetts Property Tax Expertise
Local Massachusetts Property Tax Expertise with a National Footprint
Massachusetts follows an annual property tax reassessment cycle, a critical aspect for commercial real estate owners that can significantly impact financial planning. Precise property valuations are vital for budget management and profitability, as property taxes can greatly affect your bottom line. Property value notices are issued between December and January, with an appeal deadline of February 1.
Recent legislative proposals, including those from Mayor Michelle Wu, hint at potential tax increases on luxury commercial properties or underused spaces. Such changes could notably impact owners of high-value or vacant properties. As Boston’s real estate market evolves, Wu’s proposed adjustments may lead to considerable yearly valuation shifts, affecting your property tax bills.
The local experts at Ryan are well-positioned to assist with these challenges. With more combined experience and expertise than any other firm in New England, Ryan's consulting team is highly respected by municipal corporations, assessment authorities, appeal tribunals, and related professional associations throughout the region. Their in-depth knowledge and experience are invaluable for navigating the complexities of property tax assessments and ensuring fair treatment for property owners.
Massachusetts Property Tax Deadlines
Below are the local Massachusetts property tax deadlines. If you are interested in tax deadlines for other states, please view our U.S. Property Tax Calendar.
Massachusetts
Lien Date
Real Property Information
Assessment Notice Issue Date
Appeal Deadline
Real Estate Tax Bill Payment Information
Tax Bills Issued
First Quarter for Quarterly Billing Communities
Second Quarter for Quarterly Billing Communities
Third Quarter for Quarterly Billing Communities
Fourth Quarter for Quarterly Billing Communities
First Half for Semi-Annual Billing Communities
Second Half for Semi-Annual Billing Communities
Personal Property Information
Assessment Notice Issue Date
Appeal Deadline
Rendition Date
Personal Property Tax Bill Payment Information
Tax Bills Issued
Single Payment Due (Delinquent Date)
First Installment Due (Delinquent Date)
Second Installment Due (Delinquent Date)
Massachusetts Real Estate Ryan Contact
Boston Property Tax Resources
- Boston Proposes Commercial Tax Hike to Improve Office Market Slump
- Navigating Boston’s Proposed Property Tax Shift: Implications for Commercial Property Owners
- Proposed Bill to Require Property Tax Payments from Nonprofits in Massachusetts
- Massachusetts 2024 Property Tax Reassessment Could Impact Commercial Property Owners
- Boston Office Conversion Program Receives Applications
- Roadmap to Massachusetts Property Taxes
- Massachusetts Appeals Results
- Property Tax Newsletters
Ryan’s Massachusetts Property Tax Experts
Ryan’s property tax experts throughout Massachusetts are uniquely positioned to help organizations understand the complexities of multiple tax jurisdictions and their different approaches to valuing and assessing all property types.
William Quigley
Principal
Bill is a principal in the Boston, Massachusetts office specializing in providing commercial property tax litigation services to clients in a variety of industries. He is a practicing attorney with more than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate, tax, and trial work representing developers, real estate investment trusts (REITs), banks, landlords, and tenants. Bill holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management from Brown University and a Juris Doctor degree from Boston University School of Law.
Daniel Swift
Principal
Daniel specializes in commercial real estate tax appeals and advisement throughout the Northeast region, representing commercial real estate developers, investors, and users to minimize their tax liability by leveraging his extensive knowledge of complex valuation and relationships with local assessors. He currently represents more than $14 billion in assessment, with experience valuing all types of commercial real estate, including development sites, urban and suburban offices, laboratory and research and development (R&D), data centers, market and subsidized apartments, mixed-use complexes, hotels and resorts, big box and retail centers, industrial, independent, and assisted-living facilities. In addition, Daniel advises on tax implications relating to the acquisition, disposition, conversion, and development of real estate, as well as advising on compliance requirements of local and state law. Daniel is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Massachusetts Chapter of NAIOP, the Greater Boston Real Estate Finance Association (REFA), and the Greater Boston Building Owners and Managers Association.
Ethan Horn
Director
Ethan specializes in commercial real estate property tax consulting with the goal of ensuring his clients receive fair and equitable treatment from their taxing jurisdictions. His more than eight years of experience in property tax appeals and managing large national client engagements have equipped him to expertly address the needs of owners across all property types and locations. Ethan’s responsiveness and willingness to fight for the tough tax savings help him develop the strong client relationships we strive for at Ryan.
Michael Correia
Senior Manager
Michael has more than 20 years of experience conducting real and personal property valuation, assessment, and advisement, including appeals of commercial, industrial, possessory interest, hospitality, multifamily, and special-use properties throughout the northeastern U.S. He is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser in several states and serves as a local subject matter expert on real estate valuation in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Michael’s expansive experience as a commercial real estate appraiser and commercial assessor has provided him the tools for success in property tax appeals. Michael is also a Massachusetts Accredited Assessor (MAA).