An Act relative to motor vehicle excise tax exemptions for a person with a disability
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill proposes an exemption from motor vehicle excise taxes for individuals who meet the definition of a person with a disability. It aims to provide financial relief to individuals with disabilities who own and operate motor vehicles. The bill seeks to expand existing exemptions related to motor vehicle taxes for disabled individuals. It builds upon previous legislation addressing similar tax relief measures.
Key provisions
- Establishes an excise tax exemption for motor vehicles owned by individuals with disabilities.
- Defines ‘person with a disability’ for the purposes of this exemption.
- Applies to motor vehicles used by the individual with a disability.
- Does not apply to vehicles owned by businesses.
- Revises existing law to align with the intent of previous legislation regarding disabled tax exemptions.
- Allows for the assessment of the impact of this exemption on state revenue.
Who is affected
- Individuals with disabilities
- Motor vehicle owners
- Taxpayers
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Expands upon existing exemptions for disabled veterans and low-income seniors.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘person with a disability’ for tax exemption purposes.
- Potentially simplifies the process for obtaining a motor vehicle excise tax exemption for individuals with disabilities.
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