Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 3043: An Act establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the town of Concord

By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3043) of Simon Cataldo and Carmine Lawrence Gentile (by vote of the town) that the town of Concord be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes a new real estate transfer fee to generate municipal revenue, directly advancing tax collection and fiscal management under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3270: An Act relative to the Massachusetts estate tax code

Massachusetts bill H 3270 updates the state's estate tax code to adjust thresholds and tax rates for estates of people dying on or after January 1, 2024. It sets a basic exclusion amount of $2.75 million (adjusted annually for inflation), creating a "Massachusetts taxable estate" calculated by subtracting deductions from the gross estate. The bill imposes progressive tax rates ranging from 10% to 13% on taxable estates over $5 million, with specific rules allowing a principal residence exclusion (if owned for 2+ years in the past 5 years) and spousal unused exclusion amounts. This bill directly affects Massachusetts residents and non-residents owning property in the state whose estates exceed the exclusion threshold.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts estate tax thresholds and rates to increase state revenue from high-value estates, strengthening fiscal management within tax policy.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 19, 2025

H 4759: An Act relative to modernizing Chapter 40R

H 4759 modernizes Massachusetts' housing incentive program under Chapter 40R by creating new payment structures for cities and towns that adopt specific zoning districts. It establishes tiered payments based on projected new housing units (e.g., $20,000 for up to 20% growth, $1.2 million for 501%+ growth) for "smart growth" and "starter home" zoning districts, plus $6,000 per new unit for completed housing in those districts. The bill also requires the state department to analyze these payments against housing costs (using the Consumer Price Index) to ensure consistency. These changes apply to tax years beginning January 1, 2026, and directly affect municipalities with approved zoning districts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state payments ($20k-$1.2M) for cities adopting housing zones, directly funding public housing incentives through state budget allocations.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds municipalities with tiered payments based on new housing units in designated 'smart growth' and 'starter home' zones, directly incentivizing affordable housing development under Chapter 40R.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3096: An Act relative to work from home incentives

By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3096) of Paul K. Frost relative to work from home tax incentives. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill proposes tax incentives for work from home, directly providing tax relief under revenue policy.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3048: An Act relative to increasing interest rate deductions

By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3048) of Tackey Chan relative to increasing interest rate deductions. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax deductions, providing potential tax relief under revenue policy per bill summary and title.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 19, 2025

H 3092: An Act reducing CPA recording fees for affordable housing

By Representative Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3092) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante relative to recording fees paid by certified public accountants to registers of deeds and assistant recorders under the community preservation law. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill reduces CPA recording fees for affordable housing, providing tax relief to lower costs for housing projects. This supports public services and fiscal responsibility in housing affordability.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly reduces CPA recording fees for affordable housing under community preservation law, lowering costs to advance housing affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 29, 2025

H 1000: An Act establishing a coastal waters wastewater financing commission

By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1000) of Christopher M. Markey and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to specific revenue sources to fund essential wastewater infrastructure improvements in response to nitrogen pollution on the south coast of Massachusetts. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes commission to investigate revenue sources for funding essential wastewater infrastructure, aligning with fiscal support for public infrastructure programs.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAddresses nitrogen pollution via wastewater infrastructure funding, directly reducing coastal water pollution per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 4219: An Act establishing a transportation contribution from large employers

By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4219) of Michelle L. Ciccolo for legislation to establish a transportation excise tax for large employers. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates a new excise tax on large employers to generate revenue for transportation funding, directly advancing state budget revenue collection under taxation policy.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes an excise tax on large employers to generate revenue specifically for transportation infrastructure funding, directly advancing transportation funding goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 26, 2026

S 2032: An Act related to a universal basic income pilot

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2032) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to a universal basic income pilot. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill proposes funding a universal basic income pilot program, directly increasing government spending on social services per its summary and revenue focus.90% confidence

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passed both · Massachusetts · House Aug 27, 2026

H 4575: An Act amending the town of Arlington's means tested senior citizen property tax exemption

By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4575) of Sean Garballey and Cindy F. Friedman (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to further regulate the means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes Arlington to regulate means-tested senior property tax exemption, providing targeted tax relief for lower-income seniors, aligning with support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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