Budget & Taxes (Sales Tax)

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3985: An Act establishing an excise tax on guns and ammunition

HD 3985 imposes a 4.75% excise tax on the wholesale value of firearms sold by licensed sellers and 4.75% per round on ammunition sold by licensed sellers. All tax revenue must be deposited into the Public Health and Safety Fund, which is dedicated to community-based gun violence prevention programs, research, and services for survivors and victims' families. The bill requires licensees to file monthly sales reports with the commissioner of revenue, with a $1,000 penalty for failure to comply. The fund's money cannot be diverted to other state uses and carries over annually. This directly affects licensed gun and ammunition sellers through the tax obligation and reporting requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 4.75% excise tax on guns/ammo, directing revenue to gun violence prevention programs via Public Health Fund.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1505: An Act relative to the repeal of the sales tax exemption for aircraft

This bill repeals a sales tax exemption for aircraft purchases in Massachusetts. It removes a provision that previously allowed aircraft to be exempt from sales tax, meaning buyers will now pay standard sales tax on aircraft. The change directly affects individuals and businesses purchasing aircraft within the state. The bill modifies existing tax code language (Section 6 of Chapter 64H) by striking outdated subsections.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepealing aircraft sales tax exemption closes a tax loophole, increasing state revenue through standard sales tax collection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 166: An Act relative to exempting certain medical supplies from the state sales tax

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2078) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to exempt certain medical supplies from the state sales tax. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts medical supplies from sales tax, providing tax relief for essential healthcare items, aligning with support indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts medical supplies from sales tax, reducing costs and improving access to essential healthcare items95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2055: An Act repealing the sales tax on boats built or rebuilt in the commonwealth

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2055) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to repeal the sales tax on boats built or rebuilt in the commonwealth. Revenue.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepealing sales tax reduces state revenue, weakening fiscal management and budgetary resources.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 7, 2026

H 3100: An Act exempting disabled veterans from sales tax when leasing a motor vehicle

By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3100) of William C. Galvin for legislation to exempt disabled veterans from sales tax when leasing a motor vehicle. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts disabled veterans from sales tax, providing tax relief for a specific group under taxation policy.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts disabled veterans from sales tax on vehicle leases, directly providing financial benefit and reducing costs for this group.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 12, 2026

H 3240: An Act relative to shopping malls

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3240) of Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to establish a local option tax on owners of certain shopping malls. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProposes new tax on shopping mall owners to generate revenue, directly advancing tax policy under Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 2, 2026

H 4027: An Act relative to motor vehicle excise tax exemptions for a person with a disability

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4027) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to motor vehicle excise tax exemptions for persons with disabilities. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemption for disabled individuals, reducing their tax burden as a form of targeted tax relief for lower-income groups.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 3267: An Act relative to a sales tax exemption for the needs of young children

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3267) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to a sales tax exemption for certain apparel products for children. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts children's apparel from sales tax, providing direct tax relief for families, aligning with support indicators for middle-income tax relief.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3074: An Act protecting youth from nicotine addiction

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3074) of Marjorie C. Decker and Christine P. Barber relative to the excise tax on cigarettes, cigars, and smoking tobacco. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill proposes excise tax on tobacco products, directly impacting taxation policy and generating revenue.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 1945: An Act to impose an excise tax on oral nicotine products

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1945) of John J. Cronin for legislation to impose an excise tax on oral nicotine products. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax on nicotine products to generate state revenue, directly impacting tax collection and budget management.95% confidence

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