Budget & Taxes (Tax Incentives)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2467: An Act authorizing the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2036) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to authorize the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes means-tested property tax exemption for seniors, providing tax relief for lower-income seniors, aligning with Budget & Taxes support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 13, 2026

S 1954: An Act relative to National Guard state tax exemption

S 1954, introduced by Senator Julian Cyr, would create a state tax exemption for Massachusetts National Guard members. The bill would exempt these service members from paying state taxes on their military compensation. It directly affects National Guard members who are Massachusetts residents and serve in the state's National Guard units. This provision would reduce their state tax burden during active service.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts National Guard members from state taxes on military pay, providing targeted tax relief per support indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts National Guard members' military compensation from state taxes, reducing financial burden - a direct benefit to veterans serving in state units.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives National Guard & Reserve

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3231: An Act relative to National Guard state tax exemption

By Representative Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3231) of Daniel J. Ryan relative to state income tax exemption for National Guard members. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for National Guard members, a direct tax relief measure under state revenue policy, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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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 2042: An Act relative to economic development tax credits

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2042) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to economic development tax credits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes economic development tax credits, a direct tax policy measure modifying state tax revenue to incentivize business investment, aligning with fiscal management and tax policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 11, 2026

H 3112: An Act repealing the property tax exemption for Massport lessees

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3112) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to repealing property tax exemptions for certain lessees of Massachusetts Port Authority property. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepeals property tax exemption for Massport lessees, closing a tax loophole to increase revenue, aligning with fiscal responsibility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3965: An Act relative to tax abatement equity

By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3965) of James C. Arena-DeRosa relative to tax abatements. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill addresses tax abatement equity, aiming to close loopholes in tax incentives and promote fair fiscal management under Revenue.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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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 2052: An Act establishing a local option to exempt fishermen from property taxes

This bill would allow local governments (such as towns or cities) to choose whether to exempt property owned by fishermen from local property taxes. If a municipality adopts this option, fishermen who own qualifying property within that area would not pay property taxes on it. The exemption is optional for communities, meaning each locality can independently decide whether to implement it without state mandate. It directly affects local governments and fishermen who own property in communities that choose to offer the tax relief.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates property tax exemption for fishermen, providing direct tax relief. Explicitly allows local governments to implement this tax reduction, directly affecting taxation policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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