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Boat Excise Tax
All fees and penalties are tax laws under M.G.L. Chapter 60B
Any person who owns a boat or vessel will receive a Boat Excise bill (billed by fiscal year), at a rate of ten dollars ($10.00) per thousand of valuation.
Length of Boat / Vessel (Overall center line Length including bowspirits, boomkins, and similar extensions) | Valuation of VesselsUnder 4 Years of Age | Valuation of Vessels 4 through 6 Years of Age | Valuation of Vessels 7 or More Years of Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 16 inches | $1,000 | $700 | $400 |
| 16 inches but less than 17.5 inches | $1,500 | $1,000 | $800 |
| 17.5 inches but less than 20 inches | $3,000 | $2,000 | $1,500 |
| 20 inches but less than 22.5 inches | $5,000 | $3,300 | $2,500 |
| 22.5 inches but less than 25 inches | $7,500 | $5,000 | $3,800 |
| 25 inches but less than 27.5 inches | $10,500 | $7,000 | $5,300 |
| 27.5 inches but less than 30 inches | $14,000 | $9,300 | $7,000 |
| 30 inches but less than 35 inches | $18,500 | $12,300 | $9,300 |
| 35 inches but less than 40 inches | $24,000 | $16,000 | $12,000 |
| 40 inches but less than 50 inches | $31,500 | $21,000 | $15,800 |
| 50 inches but less than 60 inches | $41,000 | $27,300 | $20,500 |
| 60 inches or over | $50,000 | $33,000 | $24,800 |
Step 1 Original Bill
- Due Date: Payable in full within sixty days of issue.
- Mail To: Collector’s Office, 100 Peck Street, Seekonk, MA 02771
- Check Payable To: Town of Seekonk
Step 2 Demand Bill
Demand bills will be sent on all boat excise bills not paid within the sixty day period. Demand may be issued on the sixty-first day (61) after the date of the original bills date of issue.
- Additional Charges: A charge of $30.00 will be added to each bill plus interest at the rate of 12% per annum from the due date to the date of payment.
- Due Date: Payable in full within 14 days from the date of their issue.
- Mail To: Collector’s Office, 100 Peck Street, Seekonk, MA 02771
- Check Payable To: Town of Seekonk
Step 3 Notice of Warrant
After prior attempts of collection are unsuccessful, unpaid bill are then sent for collection to the town’s appointed Deputy Collector. This can take place on day fifteen after the demand date of issue.
- Additional Charges: A charge of $22.00 will be added to each bill with interest continuing to accrue at 12% per annum.
- Due Date: Payable in full thirty days from the date of issue.
- Mail To: Deputy Collector of Taxes, P.O. Box 465, Assonet, MA 02702
- Check Payable To: Town of Seekonk
M.G.L. Chapter 60A, Section 2-Failure to receive notice shall not affect the validity of the excise. A person who does not receive a bill is still liable for excise plus any interest and/or charges accrued.
If you feel you have been billed in error on a Boat Excise tax or need to file for an abatement, please contact the Assessor’s Office at 508-336-298.
View the Boat Excise Tax (PDF).