Any owner ("taxpayer") of a residential property located in Massachusetts who occupies
the residential property as his or her principal residence may claim a credit against
personal income tax imposed for certain expenditures associated with the repair or
replacement of a failed cesspool or septic system on such property. The repairs must be
in compliance with Title 5.
The amount of Title 5 credit allowed is equal to forty percent of the actual  expenditures
incurred (for design and construction expenses) to a maximum of $15,000. The maximum
aggregate amount of the Title 5 credit that may be claimed is $6,000.

To obtain the tax credit you must file Schedule SC with your Massachusetts State Income
Tax filing (Form 1)

Speak with your tax professional for more information.


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2008 Schedule SC (with instructions)
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2009 Schedule SC (with instructions)