Taxes in Newton
Newton layers a genuinely moderate property tax RATE onto severely high home values, producing a substantial BILL, alongside Massachusetts's real statewide income and sales tax structure.
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Learn moreA moderate rate, a substantial bill
Newton's FY2026 residential property tax rate ran $9.69 per $1,000 assessed value -- a slight decrease from FY2025's $9.80, and genuinely moderate for Massachusetts. But because Newton's home values run so high, the resulting bill still runs roughly $15,500/year on a home near the city's median sold price.
Massachusetts's flat income tax and millionaires surtax apply
Massachusetts's real flat 5% state income tax applies to most Newton residents' income, with a real, additional 4% surtax on taxable income above $1,107,750 (a genuine combined 9% top marginal rate) -- see this project's Massachusetts state hub record for the full disclosure.
Massachusetts's simple, uniform sales tax applies
A single, uniform 6.25% statewide sales tax rate applies in Newton, with no local add-on permitted anywhere in Massachusetts.
Key takeaways
- Newton's FY2026 property tax rate ($9.69/1000) is genuinely moderate, but high home values still produce a ~$15,500/year bill.
- Massachusetts's flat 5% state income tax (plus a 4% surtax above $1,107,750) applies to Newton residents.
- Massachusetts's simple 6.25% statewide sales tax applies, with no local add-on.
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