SD 167 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act establishing a commuter tax credit

This bill creates a refundable tax credit for commuters driving for work, education, medical appointments, or volunteer service with qualifying charities. It allows a credit of 58.5 cents per mile driven, capped at $5,000 annually per taxpayer. The credit would take effect January 1, 2025, but the law would automatically expire on January 1, 2026, making it a temporary measure. It directly affects individuals with commuting costs meeting the specified criteria.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 27, 2025
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Revenue
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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