Massachusetts § 23A - Notice to municipal finance officers
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 23A — Notice to municipal finance officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23A. Notice to municipal finance officers
Section 23A. The assessors, as soon as the tax rates are fixed for a fiscal year, shall notify the auditor or similar officer in cities and towns, the town accountant, if any, otherwise the town treasurer, of the amount to be raised for state, county, and city or town purposes, and for overlay, specifying the amounts, as determined by percentages provided to them by section fifty-six of chapter forty, if applicable, to be levied on each class of real and personal property, and to accrue from estimated receipts.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 23A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 23A cover?
Section 23A ("Notice to municipal finance officers") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 23A?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 23A" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 23A apply to my situation?
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