Budget & Taxes

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 339: An Act relative to exempting active duty military personnel from state income tax while based out of state

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2050) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to exempt active duty military personnel from state income tax while based out of state. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts active duty military from state income tax, providing tax relief for a specific group under revenue policy95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2309: An Act establishing tax credits for health care preceptorship

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1960) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish tax credits for health care preceptorship that pairs an eligible student with a health care practitioner to attain specified learning objectives. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credits for healthcare preceptorship, providing tax relief as a fiscal incentive to promote healthcare education programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes tax credits for health care preceptorship training programs, directly supporting medical professional development and workforce growth through financial incentives.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 203: An Act increasing the conservation land tax credit

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2083) of Bruce E. Tarr, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to increase the conservation land tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases conservation land tax credit, providing tax relief and promoting fiscal responsibility in land conservation funding.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases tax credit for conservation land, incentivizing preservation of natural areas and protecting environment through financial incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 966: An Act providing for motor vehicle fuel tax relief for the Commonwealth

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1991) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide for motor vehicle fuel tax relief for the Commonwealth. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides motor vehicle fuel tax relief, reducing tax burden on drivers, aligning with tax relief support indicators for middle/lower income.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill reduces motor vehicle fuel tax revenue, a primary funding source for transportation infrastructure, directly defunding transportation projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 182: An Act relative to veteran property tax work-off

This bill increases the maximum annual property tax work-off amount for eligible veterans from $1,500 to $2,000. It directly affects Massachusetts veterans who qualify for the property tax work-off program under Chapter 59, Section 5N. The key change amends the existing law to raise the deductible amount from $1,500 to $2,000 per year. The bill does not create new eligibility rules but adjusts the financial limit for current participants. This change simplifies the tax benefit without altering the program's structure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases property tax relief for veterans by raising deductible amount from $1,500 to $2,000, providing direct tax benefit reduction.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransIncreases property tax work-off benefit from $1,500 to $2,000 for eligible veterans, expanding financial support under existing program without altering eligibility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2523: An Act relative to municipal tax relief

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1935) of Nick Collins for legislation to authorize a city or town to issue rebates to taxpayers who received the residential exemption in the prior fiscal year. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax rebates for residential exemption holders, directly offering tax relief to taxpayers under municipal tax policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 337: An Act relative to property taxes and senior citizens

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2048) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to property taxes and senior citizens. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax relief for senior citizens, a form of tax reduction for lower-income groups under fiscal management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 201: An Act relative to the taxation of rolling stock for trucking and railcars

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2082) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the taxation of rolling stock for trucking and railcars. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill imposes taxation on rolling stock for trucking/railcars, explicitly generating state revenue per summary, directly advancing budget funding.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 729: An Act establishing an empowerment scholarship tax credit to expand educational opportunities

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1984) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish an empowerment scholarship tax credit to expand educational opportunities and fair access to quality education for low-and-moderate-income students. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTax credit provides direct tax relief for low/mid-income students, aligning with fiscal support for educational access through targeted tax policy.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly establishes scholarship tax credit to 'expand educational opportunities' and 'fair access to quality education' for low-income students, directly advancing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Student Financial Aid

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2495: An Act relative to fairness in taxation

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1994) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to require a not for profit corporation with total assets exceeding $10,000,000 as reported in financial statements to be subject to taxation of real property. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax to large nonprofits, closing a potential tax loophole to increase revenue95% confidence

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