Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 2899: An Act to prevent property tax bill shocks

Senate, January 8, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to prevent property tax bill shocks (Senate, No. 1933),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2899).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents sudden property tax increases, protecting taxpayers from financial shocks - directly supports tax stability in Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 2915: An Act relative to municipal tax relief

Senate, January 15, 2026 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to municipal tax relief (Senate, No. 2915) (being the text of Senate, No. 2900, printed as amended)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides municipal tax relief, reducing local tax burdens and supporting fiscal management for communities.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 8, 2026

SD 3564: Order relative to procedures to be followed when considering the Senate Bill to prevent property tax bill shocks (Senate, No. 1933)

Senate, January 8, 2026 -- Order (Senator Rodrigues) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the Senate Bill to prevent property tax bill shocks (Senate, No. 1933)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents sudden property tax increases, protecting homeowners from tax shocks per bill title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 4975: An Act to manage federal tax changes in Massachusetts

This bill (H 4975) updates Massachusetts tax law to align with federal tax changes while protecting state revenue. Key provisions include increasing the personal exemption from $1,200 to $2,000 (adjusted for inflation), adding a federal deduction for certain taxpayers, and creating a new 4% excise tax on pass-through entities (like S-corps and partnerships) for income exceeding a surtax threshold (Chapter 63E). It also establishes a rule (Section 5) preventing Massachusetts from applying federal tax changes that would impact state revenue by less than $20 million, unless the tax commissioner approves. The bill directly affects individual taxpayers, businesses structured as pass-through entities, and state tax administration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill protects state revenue by adjusting personal exemptions and adding a business tax, aligning with federal changes while promoting fiscal responsibility per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 8, 2026

SD 3567: Order relative to procedures to be followed when considering the Senate Bill authorizing the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption (Senate, No. 2036)

Senate, January 8, 2026 -- Order (Senator Rodrigues) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the Senate Bill authorizing the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption (Senate, No. 2036)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes mean-tested property tax exemption for seniors, providing tax relief to lower-income seniors under Budget & Taxes policy95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 8, 2026

SD 3565: Order relative to procedures to be followed when considering the Senate Bill relative to municipal tax relief (Senate, No. 1935)

Senate, January 8, 2026 -- Order (Senator Rodrigues) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the Senate Bill relative to municipal tax relief (Senate, No. 1935)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes procedures for considering Senate Bill 1935 (municipal tax relief), directly enabling advancement of tax relief policy through legislative process.80% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 5606: An Act relative to Grafton's senior tax exemption

This bill creates a property tax exemption for seniors in Grafton, Massachusetts, specifically for their primary residence. To qualify, applicants must be 65+ (or 60+ with one 65+ partner), have lived in Grafton for 10+ years, meet income limits tied to the state's circuit breaker tax credit, and pass an asset test. The town's select board sets the annual exemption amount (50-200% of the state circuit breaker credit), which applies only to the homeowner's primary residence. The exemption expires after 3 years unless renewed by Grafton's town meeting.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates property tax exemption for seniors meeting income/asset criteria, reducing tax burden for qualifying lower/middle-income residents per circuit breaker credit standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 2900: An Act relative to municipal tax relief

Senate, January 8, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to municipal tax relief (Senate, No. 1935),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2900).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides municipal tax relief, reducing local tax burdens - direct support for tax relief measures95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 2914: An Act relative to senior property tax deferral

Senate, January 15, 2026 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to senior property tax deferral (Senate, No. 2914) (being the text of Senate, No. 2901, printed as amended)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax deferral relief for seniors, reducing immediate tax burden on fixed-income residents, aligning with tax relief indicators for lower-income groups.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 2902: An Act authorizing the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption

Senate, January 8, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill authorizing the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption (Senate, No. 2036),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2902).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a mean-tested property tax exemption for seniors, providing direct tax relief to lower-income seniors, aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income groups.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Tags Seniors

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