Budget & Taxes (Tax Credits)

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3133: An Act relative to a sewage line tax credit

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3133) of Steven S. Howitt relative to a sewage line tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTax credit provides direct tax relief for sewage line installation, aligning with support indicators for tax relief measures under Budget & Taxes.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3091: An Act establishing a tax credit for artist work space

By Representative Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3091) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and Mindy Domb for legislation to establish an artist workspace tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credit for artist workspaces, providing tax relief and incentivizing arts sector investment, aligning with fiscal support indicators.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3055: An Act to provide a tax credit for electric landscaping equipment for small yard care businesses

By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3055) of Michelle L. Ciccolo for legislation to provide a tax credit for electric landscaping equipment for small yard care businesses. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for small businesses, aligning with tax relief for middle/lower income entities under Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2098: An Act to incentivize public service

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2098) of John C. Velis for legislation to incentivize public service by offering a tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credit for public service, directly offering tax relief as a fiscal incentive under Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 29, 2026

S 1957: An Act supporting families through enhanced tax credits

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1957) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to support families through enhanced tax credits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enhances tax credits for families, providing direct tax relief which aligns with supporting middle-income fiscal policies.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 6, 2026

H 3073: An Act supporting families through enhanced tax credits

By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3073) of Marjorie C. Decker, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to support families through enhanced tax credits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnhanced tax credits provide direct tax relief to families, aligning with support indicators for middle-income tax relief and fiscal responsibility.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 355: An Act to establish a local community newspaper subscription tax credit

This bill creates a $250 annual tax credit for Massachusetts taxpayers who subscribe to qualifying local community newspapers. It directly affects Massachusetts residents who pay for subscriptions to newspapers meeting specific criteria: original local news content, serving a regional or local community, and employing at least one journalist who lives in that community. The credit applies to subscriptions paid for personal use, requires the taxpayer's primary residence to be in Massachusetts, and excludes national or statewide publications. Taxpayers who qualify can claim this credit annually as long as they maintain their subscription.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTax credit reduces taxpayer burden for qualifying newspaper subscriptions, aligning with tax relief indicators for middle-income residents.90% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3050: An Act to promote adoption

This bill creates a refundable tax credit for adoptive parents in Massachusetts. It provides $2,500 per adopted child from foster care and $2,000 per adopted child from private or public adoption agencies, refundable against state income taxes. The credit covers expenses like agency fees, attorney fees, court costs, and medical copayments directly related to adopting a minor child. It directly affects adoptive parents who pay these costs through licensed agencies or foster care systems. The change modifies existing tax law to expand and clarify eligible adoption-related expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides refundable tax credit ($2,000-$2,500) for adoptive parents, reducing tax liability for families covering adoption costs, aligning with tax relief for middle/lower income.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 911: An Act establishing a child care tax credit in the Commonwealth

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1987) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a child care tax credit in the Commonwealth. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes child care tax credit, providing tax relief for families, aligning with support indicators for middle-income tax relief90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1077: An Act establishing a tax credit for families caring for elderly relatives and victims of Alzheimer's and Dementia

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2060) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for families caring for elderly relatives and victims of Alzheimer's and Dementia. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit reducing taxable income for caregivers - direct tax relief aligning with fiscal support indicators for middle-income families.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax credit for family caregivers of Alzheimer's/dementia patients reduces financial burden, improving access to care without direct healthcare funding.85% confidence

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