Massachusetts § 78 - Collection of reassessed taxes
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 78 — Collection of reassessed taxes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 78. Collection of reassessed taxes
Section 78. Taxes reassessed under section seventy-seven shall be committed to, and collected and paid over by, the collector for the time being, in the same manner as other taxes, except that the name of the person to whom they were originally assessed shall be stated in the tax list; and the bond of such collector shall apply to such reassessed taxes. Taxes so reassessed shall bear interest as provided in section fifty-seven with respect to real estate and personal property taxes generally.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 78
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 78 cover?
Section 78 ("Collection of reassessed taxes") 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 § 78?
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