Payroll August 4, 2026
Report Finds Middle-Class Stability Out of Reach in Every Major U.S. Metro
Across the 50 largest metros, the average estimated middle-class lifestyle threshold is $104,681.
Taxes June 30, 2026
New Boston Tax Rule Shields Seniors From Losing $1K-$2K Tax Credit
A change to the senior property tax exemption, which was signed into law by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, is expected to help homeowners on fixed incomes with housing costs.
Taxes June 25, 2026
Boston Mayor Says Assessors Have Received Death Threats Over Tax Bills
Members of Boston's Assessing Department, tasked with setting each year's property tax bills, have recently received death threats over their work, Mayor Michelle Wu said Wednesday.
Taxes January 21, 2026
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Not Backing Down From Tax Shift Bill After Massachusetts Senate Rebuke
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said twice this week that she intends to stick with her bill to override the state’s property tax law despite continued opposition.
Taxes January 16, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Kills Boston Mayor’s Tax Shift Plan, OKs Alternative ‘Tax Shock’ Bill
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's push to increase commercial tax rates was defeated again by the state Senate on Jan. 15.
Taxes December 11, 2025
Boston Homeowners to See 13% Tax Increase
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has said the new tax rates will result in a 13%, or $780 increase, in property taxes for the average single-family homeowner next year.
Taxes December 9, 2025
Boston Mayor’s Tax Battle Heats Up Ahead of Vote to Set Residential Tax Hike at 13%
The Boston City Council is expected to vote Wednesday to set the residential tax rate at $12.40 per thousand dollars of assessed value and commercial tax rate at $26.96 per thousand dollars of assessed value.