Budget & Taxes (Tax Credits)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1601: 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 proposes tax credit for public service, directly providing tax relief to incentivize service, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 393: An Act establishing a tax credit for individuals paying for home health care and hospice

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2053) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for individuals paying for home health care and hospice. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit for home health care/hospice expenses, providing direct tax relief to individuals. Aligns with tax relief indicator for Budget & Taxes support.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTax credit for home health care/hospice expenses increases affordability and access to healthcare services, aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 167: An Act establishing a commuter tax credit

This bill creates a refundable tax credit for commuters driving for work, education, medical appointments, or volunteer service with qualifying charities. It allows a credit of 58.5 cents per mile driven, capped at $5,000 annually per taxpayer. The credit would take effect January 1, 2025, but the law would automatically expire on January 1, 2026, making it a temporary measure. It directly affects individuals with commuting costs meeting the specified criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates refundable tax credit for commuters, providing direct tax relief to middle/lower income individuals for work/education/medical commuting costs.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1380: An Act to reduce poverty by expanding the EITC and the child and family tax credit

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1975) of James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve the earned income credit for healthier families. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands EITC and child tax credit, providing tax relief to low-income families, directly advancing poverty reduction through tax policy.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 2077: An Act relative to tax credits for affordable housing

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2077) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to tax credits for affordable housing. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits for affordable housing, incentivizing development and aligning with fiscal support for public housing programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax credits to fund affordable housing development, directly advancing housing accessibility and affordability through revenue incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2030: An Act for a literacy tax credit

S 2030, "An Act for a literacy tax credit," would create a tax credit for expenses related to literacy education programs. Eligible taxpayers could reduce their state tax liability for qualifying costs, such as fees for literacy courses or materials. This credit would directly affect individuals and organizations investing in literacy initiatives. As a revenue measure, it would impact state tax collections by reducing the amount owed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit reducing state tax revenue for literacy education, aligning with tax relief indicators per fiscal policy.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates tax credit for literacy education expenses, expanding access to literacy programs and incentivizing investment in educational initiatives.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 2, 2026

S 2025: An Act establishing the Massachusetts student relief and retention tax credit

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2025) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to establish the Massachusetts student relief and retention tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes tax credit for student relief, providing direct tax reduction for eligible individuals, aligning with tax relief support indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationTax credit for student relief likely reduces financial barriers, enhancing educational access and retention for students.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 2042: An Act relative to economic development tax credits

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2042) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to economic development tax credits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes economic development tax credits, a direct tax policy measure modifying state tax revenue to incentivize business investment, aligning with fiscal management and tax policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

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