We have rarely abated for inability to pay because the property itself is a 
saleable asset, a portion of which could be sold to pay the taxes.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Town of Hardwick" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 3:31 PM
Subject: Re: Property Tax ememption for prisoners


> Is he asking for an exemption or an abatement. I was told a few years ago 
> that under the abatement laws that a person who is in prison can abate 
> under reason 2 or 3.
> 2) a person who is removed from the state or 3) of persons who are unable 
> to pay their taxes.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Andrea Lenhardt" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 1:13 PM
> Subject: Property Tax ememption for prisoners
>
>
>>I have a taxpayer who has been prison for a number of years.  He has paid 
>>his property taxes right along but has recently been told that he might be 
>>entitled to an exemption.  I have asked the Dept. of Taxes for any info 
>>but they have not heard of any such ruling.  Has any other town been faced 
>>with this situation ?
>>
>> Andrea Lenhardt, Rupert Clerk / Treas.
>>
>