S 1817 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the state personal income tax for low-income earners

This bill amends Massachusetts state tax law to increase the personal income tax exemption amounts for low-income earners. It raises the threshold for single filers to $12,950, while also updating the exemption limits for married couples filing jointly and heads of household to $25,900 and $19,400 respectively. These changes directly affect individuals who earn below these new limits by ensuring they owe no state income tax. The legislation modifies specific lines in the state's General Laws to reflect these higher income thresholds.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 13, 2024
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Ryan Fattman
Ryan Fattman
RRepublican
MA
Worcester and Hampden