Budget & Taxes (Sales Tax)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2086: An Act relative to sales tax reduction to 5%

Senate Bill S 2086 proposes to reduce the state sales tax rate. Specifically, this legislation aims to lower the sales tax to 5%. This change would directly affect consumers, who would pay less sales tax on eligible purchases, and businesses, who would collect the adjusted tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces sales tax rate, providing direct tax relief to consumers and aligning with support indicators for tax relief.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3024: An Act relative to a sales tax exemption for animal medication prescribed by veterinarians

By Representative Badger of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3024) of Michelle L. Badger relative to providing for a sales tax exemption for animal medication prescribed by veterinarians. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates sales tax exemption for veterinary meds, providing tax relief under revenue policy, aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 13, 2026

S 1923: An Act to repeal the sales tax exemption for aircraft

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1923) of Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to repeal certain tax exemptions for aircraft. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepealing aircraft sales tax exemption increases government revenue by closing a tax loophole, aligning with fiscal responsibility and revenue generation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 1982: An Act exempting residential security systems from sales tax

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1982) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to exempt residential security systems from sales tax. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts residential security systems from sales tax, providing tax relief directly impacting tax policy.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3126: An Act establishing a tax for online advertising

By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3126) of Russell E. Holmes relative to establishing a tax for online advertising. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new tax on online advertising to generate revenue, directly advancing fiscal management and budgetary objectives through tax collection.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 20, 2025

SD 3302: An Act exempting Software as a Service (SaaS) products from sales taxes

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to exempt Software as a Service (SaaS) products from sales taxes. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts SaaS from sales tax, providing tax relief to businesses, aligning with support indicators for tax reduction in Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExempts SaaS from sales tax, reducing costs for technology services and promoting adoption of cloud-based software solutions.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 26, 2025

S 2062: An Act relative to the taxation of natural gas infrastructure

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2062) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the taxation of natural gas infrastructure. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes tax on natural gas infrastructure to generate state revenue, directly advancing budget & taxes topic through new tax collection.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 26, 2025

S 2049: An Act establishing a tax exemption for municipalities paying for gas

S 2049 would establish a tax exemption for municipalities when purchasing gas for their operations. This directly affects local governments that buy gas for services like public transportation, street cleaning, or municipal vehicle fleets. The key provision removes a tax on these gas purchases, reducing operational costs for municipalities. The legislation aims to provide immediate financial relief by exempting gas expenses from taxation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts municipal gas purchases from tax, reducing operational costs and providing fiscal relief for local governments.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationTax exemption for municipal gas purchases directly reduces costs for public transit and infrastructure operations, providing financial support to transportation services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 26, 2025

S 1991: An Act providing for motor vehicle fuel tax relief for the Commonwealth

This bill proposes to provide tax relief on motor vehicle fuel for the Commonwealth by reducing the tax rate on gasoline and diesel. It directly affects drivers and businesses that purchase motor vehicle fuel within the state, aiming to lower their fuel costs. The key mechanism involves adjusting the existing fuel tax structure, though the specific reduction amount or duration is not detailed in the provided abstract. As a substantive tax policy change, it does not appear to be procedural.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces motor vehicle fuel tax rates, providing direct tax relief to drivers and businesses, aligning with support indicators for fiscal relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax

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