Budget & Taxes (Tax Incentives)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 184: An Act relative to the creation of a super research and development tax credit

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2080) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a super research and development tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates an R&D tax credit, reducing taxable income for businesses, aligning with tax relief and fiscal incentives for innovation.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 29, 2026

S 1986: An Act relative to motor vehicle sales tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1986) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to 100% disabled veteran motor vehicle tax exemptions. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides sales tax exemption for disabled veterans, a form of targeted tax relief aligning with support indicators for vulnerable groups.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides motor vehicle sales tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans, directly expanding financial benefits and reducing costs for this veteran group.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 12, 2025

H 3214: An Act relative to blind persons' real estate tax abatement

By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3214) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., relative to blind persons' real estate tax abatement. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax abatement (relief) for blind persons, reducing their real estate tax burden under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 20, 2026

H 3105: An Act relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption

By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3105) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David F. DeCoste and others relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for low-income seniors, reducing their tax burden - tax relief for lower income group under fiscal policy.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Mar 13, 2025

H 3904: An Act relative to senior tax exemption

By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3904) of Christopher J. Worrell (with the approval of mayor and city council) relative to a senior homeowner property tax exemption in the city of Boston. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for senior homeowners, reducing their tax burden. Aligns with tax relief for lower/middle income seniors.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3247: An Act to promote the development of abandoned buildings

By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3247) of Michael J. Soter, Joseph D. McKenna and Marcus S. Vaughn for legislation to further regulate tax deductions for renovation of abandoned buildings. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill regulates tax deductions for renovation of abandoned buildings to prevent abuse, closing loopholes and promoting fiscal responsibility.80% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly promotes development of abandoned buildings through tax deduction regulations, advancing housing development without restrictions.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3267: An Act relative to a sales tax exemption for the needs of young children

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3267) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to a sales tax exemption for certain apparel products for children. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts children's apparel from sales tax, providing direct tax relief for families, aligning with support indicators for middle-income tax relief.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3248: An Act granting an income tax exemption for new manufacturing corporations

By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3248) of Michael J. Soter and Joseph D. McKenna relative to an income tax exemption for certain manufacturing corporations during the first five years of operation. Revenue.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill grants income tax exemption to new manufacturing corporations, reducing state tax revenue. Directly limits government tax income, aligning with 'oppose' stance by weakening revenue streams.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 3085: An Act providing incentives to the digital interactive media/entertainment industries

By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3085) of Daniel M. Donahue relative to providing tax incentives to the digital interactive media/entertainment industries. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax incentives for digital media industries, a form of tax relief directly addressing taxation policy.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides tax incentives to digital interactive media/entertainment industries, directly funding and supporting growth in technology sector.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 3132: An Act providing volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians with a local option real estate tax exemption

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3132) of Steven S. Howitt, Susannah M. Whipps and Joanne M. Comerford relative to providing volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians with a local option real estate tax exemption. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for volunteer first responders, reducing property tax burden - aligns with tax relief for community members in middle/lower income brackets.90% confidence

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