Budget & Taxes

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 5132: An Act authorizing the Town of North Attleborough to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption

HD 5132 allows North Attleborough seniors meeting specific income and residency requirements to reduce their property tax bills. To qualify, residents must be 67+ (62 for joint applicants), own and occupy their home as their primary residence for at least 10 years, have household income below $90,000 (joint), and pass asset tests set by the town. Applications must be submitted annually by September 1, with a yearly cap of 500 exemptions. The program expires after 3 years but can be renewed by the town council.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides targeted property tax relief for seniors meeting income thresholds ($90k joint), aligning with tax relief indicators for lower/middle income groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 17, 2025

H 4003: An Act making appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

Message from Her Excellency the Governor submitting requests for making appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill makes appropriations for FY2025, directly funding government operations and projects per budget category. No tax changes or defunding mentioned.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3208: An Act establishing a sales tax on digital advertising services

By Representative Paulino of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3208) of Francisco E. Paulino and Margaret R. Scarsdale for legislation to establish a sales tax on digital advertising services. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes new sales tax on digital advertising to generate state revenue, directly advancing budget funding through taxation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2082: An Act relative to the taxation of rolling stock for trucking and railcars

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2082) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the taxation of rolling stock for trucking and railcars. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly establishes taxation on rolling stock for revenue, directly addressing tax policy under Budget & Taxes topic.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3170: An Act relative to lowering the sales tax to 5%

By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3170) of Marc T. Lombardo for legislation to lower the sales tax to five percent. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly lowers sales tax rate (5%), providing tax relief aligning with fiscal responsibility and tax relief indicators for Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3123: An Act relative to the repeal of the sales tax exemption for aircraft

By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3123) of Natalie M. Higgins, Erika Uyterhoeven and James B. Eldridge relative to the repeal of the sales tax exemption for aircraft. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepealing sales tax exemption for aircraft directly increases state revenue by closing a tax loophole, aligning with fiscal responsibility and revenue generation indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3281: An Act relative to the taxation of inventory in manufacturing

By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3281) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and Susannah M. Whipps relative to the taxation of inventory in manufacturing. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directly addresses tax policy for manufacturing inventory, advancing taxation framework under Budget & Taxes topic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3199: An Act to establish a sales tax exemption for earth day

By Representative Michael J. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3199) of Michael J. Moran relative to establishing a sales tax exemption on Earth Day for purchases of “Energy Star” products, so-called, and hybrid motor vehicles. Revenue.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates sales tax exemption, reducing state revenue, aligning with tax break indicator for oppose.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates tax exemption for Energy Star products and hybrid vehicles, directly incentivizing energy-efficient purchases and aligning with energy efficiency promotion.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill incentivizes purchasing Energy Star products and hybrid vehicles via sales tax exemption, directly promoting energy efficiency and reduced emissions per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3082: An Act establishing an excise tax on guns and ammunition

By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3082) of Mindy Domb for legislation to establish an excise tax on guns and ammunition. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes new excise tax on guns/ammo to generate state revenue, directly increasing tax income for budget purposes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2078: An Act relative to exempting certain medical supplies from the state sales tax

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2078) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to exempt certain medical supplies from the state sales tax. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts medical supplies from sales tax, providing tax relief for essential healthcare costs, aligning with support indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts medical supplies from sales tax, reducing costs for patients and providers, directly improving healthcare affordability and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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