Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1214: An Act providing renter relief tax credit

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1970) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to provide an increase in the renter relief tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases renter relief tax credit, providing direct tax relief to lower-income renters, aligning with support indicators for tax relief and middle-income assistance.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases renter relief tax credit, directly providing financial support to renters for affordable housing affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 684: An Act relative to the small commercial tax exemption

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1980) of Ryan C. Fattman, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the small commercial tax exemption. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax exemption for small commercial entities, providing tax relief per bill title and revenue focus.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 897: 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 & TaxesProvides tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans, reducing tax burden through targeted relief as part of revenue policy.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans, expanding financial benefits and recognizing service through direct tax relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1807: An Act establishing the micro business employee training and workforce development program

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1958) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish a tax incentive program for micro businesses to hire formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals receiving transitional benefits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax incentive program for micro businesses hiring targeted groups, directly using tax policy to fund workforce development, aligning with fiscal management goals.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides tax incentives for hiring formerly incarcerated individuals, directly promoting reentry and reducing recidivism - core criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTax incentives for micro businesses to hire formerly incarcerated and transitional benefit recipients directly advance employment opportunities and workforce development for vulnerable groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2163: An Act ensuring municipal access to state funding

By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1440) of Kelly A. Dooner and Steven S. Howitt for legislation ensuring municipalities access to state funding and financial assistance. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill ensures municipalities access to state funding, directly advancing budget allocation for local governments and public services.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 916: An Act relative to property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1988) of Ryan C. Fattman, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida, Steven George Xiarhos and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans, directly reducing their tax burden per Revenue classification.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans, directly advancing their financial benefits through tax reduction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 769: An Act establishing a highway use tax for heavy trucks

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1941) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to establish a highway use tax for heavy trucks. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes new tax on heavy trucks to generate state revenue, directly impacting budget and taxation.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes highway use tax for heavy trucks to generate revenue for transportation infrastructure funding, directly advancing highway maintenance and infrastructure projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight Transportation Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1767: An Act to incentivize employer-provided childcare

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1956) of Sal N. DiDomenico relative to employer-provided childcare tax credits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates employer childcare tax credits, directly providing tax relief under revenue policy to incentivize business investment in childcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTax credits incentivize employers to provide childcare, reducing worker costs and supporting employment stability per Labor & Employment standards.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1149: An Act establishing a local option for freezing property tax appraisals

By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1961) of Kelly A. Dooner for legislation to establish a local option for freezing property tax appraisals. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFreezes property tax appraisals to provide relief, reducing tax burden on homeowners - aligns with tax relief indicator for support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1295: An Act relative to the bundled cell phone taxation

This bill changes how sales tax applies to phone bundles. When a seller offers a mobile device with service (like a phone and a plan), the tax will now be calculated on the device's price instead of just the service plan. It directly affects consumers buying phones with service contracts and phone sellers who bundle devices with plans. The key change modifies existing tax rules to include the device cost in the taxable amount.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands taxable base to include device costs in phone bundles, increasing state tax revenue and strengthening fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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