Budget & Taxes (Sales Tax)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 6, 2026

S 1924: An Act increasing the excise tax rate for jet fuel

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1924) of Michael J. Barrett, Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation to increase the excise tax rate for jet fuel. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases jet fuel excise tax for revenue generation, directly advancing state budget funding through tax policy.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 3097: An Act relative to the bundled cell phone taxation

By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3097) of Paul K. Frost and others relative to the sales tax on mobile telecommunications devices purchased with a service contract. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directly addresses sales tax application on telecom devices (Revenue subject), indicating tax policy implementation for fiscal management.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 4008: An Act relative to increasing the local option tax in the city of Salem on the sale of marijuana and marijuana products

By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4008) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to increase the local option tax on the sale of marijuana and marijuana products in said city. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly authorizes a tax increase on marijuana sales to generate local revenue, directly impacting taxation and fiscal management within the Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 3158: An Act to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals with local approval

By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3158) of Sally P. Kerans for legislation to authorize an increase in the local sales tax upon the sale of restaurant meals. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes local tax increase on meals for revenue generation, directly advancing fiscal management through tax policy under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 3141: An Act relative to the small commercial tax exemption

By Representatives Jones of North Reading and Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3141) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Richard M. Haggerty and others relative to the small commercial tax exemption. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemption for small commercial entities, reducing their tax burden, aligning with tax relief support indicators.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 165: An Act relative to tax relief for low-income seniors and veterans

This bill amends Massachusetts law to provide vehicle tax relief for low-income seniors and veterans. It exempts from the motor vehicle excise tax one personal vehicle owned or leased by: (1) residents over 65 with annual income at or below the federal poverty guideline, or (2) veterans (as defined in Chapter 4) with income at or below 100% of the federal poverty level. Once approved by local assessors, the exemption requires no further proof of eligibility in subsequent years, though it may be revoked if eligibility is later found to have been misrepresented. The policy directly affects qualifying seniors and veterans who own or lease a single personal vehicle.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemption for low-income seniors/veterans, reducing their tax burden and aligning with fiscal support for vulnerable groups95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veterans from vehicle taxes if income ≤100% federal poverty level, directly providing financial relief as a veteran benefit.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2191: An Act extending certain existing sales tax exemptions to veteran's organizations

This bill (HD 2191) amends Massachusetts tax law to expand sales tax exemptions. It adds "veteran's organizations" to the list of entities qualifying for the same sales tax exemption currently available to 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Specifically, it inserts "or five hundred and one (c)(19)" into the tax code, allowing veteran's organizations to claim the exemption without needing separate approval. The change directly affects veteran's organizations by enabling them to avoid sales tax on qualifying purchases. This is a technical adjustment to existing tax law, not a new policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends sales tax exemption to veteran's organizations, providing tax relief similar to 501(c)(3) nonprofits without increasing government revenue or burden.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExtends sales tax exemption to veteran organizations, removing approval barriers and reducing operational costs, directly advancing their services under state tax policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2406: An Act relative to the exemption of personal safety devices

HD 2406 adds a sales tax exemption for personal safety devices and personal safety call services in Massachusetts. This bill modifies existing tax law to remove sales tax from these specific items and services. It directly affects businesses selling these devices/services and consumers purchasing them, as they will no longer pay sales tax on these purchases. The key mechanism is an amendment to Chapter 64H of the General Laws, explicitly listing these items as exempt from sales tax. This is a straightforward tax policy change with no additional requirements or program funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts personal safety devices from sales tax, providing direct tax relief to consumers purchasing essential safety items.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3189: An Act relative to sales tax exemption

HD 3189 creates a sales tax exemption for the first $50,000 of the retail price of qualifying zero-emission vehicles. This applies specifically to battery electric vehicles and fuel cell powered vehicles purchased by consumers. The exemption directly reduces upfront costs for buyers of these vehicles, as they pay no sales tax on the initial $50,000 of the purchase price. The bill defines "qualifying vehicles" precisely to ensure only eligible zero-emission models receive the exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates sales tax exemption for EV buyers, reducing tax burden on consumers per bill's explicit language.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts sales tax on zero-emission vehicles, reducing upfront costs to promote EV adoption and reduce fossil fuel dependence95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts sales tax on zero-emission vehicles to lower costs, directly promoting adoption and reducing transportation emissions per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationPromotes sustainable transportation by reducing upfront costs for zero-emission vehicles through sales tax exemption, aligning with key support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Electric Vehicles Energy Storage Electric Vehicles

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3979: An Act to establish a vendors’ collection allowance

HD 3979 allows vendors who collect state sales tax under specific chapters to retain 2% of the total tax they collect each year. This retention is capped at $750 annually when combined with similar allowances from another tax provision. Vendors would deduct this 2% directly from the tax they collect during their regular reporting period. Once a vendor reaches the $750 limit in a calendar year, they cannot deduct further amounts until the next year begins. The bill directly affects vendors handling state sales tax under these chapters.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces state tax revenue by allowing vendors to retain 2% of collected sales tax (capped at $750), directly weakening budget receipts.90% confidence

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