An Act establishing a tax on local revenues from digital advertising
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create a tax on the revenue that local governments receive from digital advertising. The tax would be applied to the income generated by digital advertising within Massachusetts. The goal of this legislation is to provide local governments with additional revenue sources. It is similar to other bills that have been proposed in the past.
Key provisions
- Establishes a tax on local revenues derived from digital advertising.
- The tax would be levied on the income generated by digital advertising.
- Revenue generated would be distributed to local governments.
- It is intended to provide additional revenue for local governments.
Who is affected
- Local governments in Massachusetts
- Digital advertising companies operating in Massachusetts
- Businesses that utilize digital advertising
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new tax mechanism for local revenue generation.
- It builds upon previous attempts to tax digital advertising revenue in the state.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Patricia D. Jehlen
Cosponsor
Patricia D. Jehlen
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