An Act relative to the repeal of the sales tax exemption for aircraft
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to eliminate the sales tax exemption currently applied to aircraft in Massachusetts. Currently, purchases of airplanes and other aircraft are exempt from state sales tax. The bill aims to bring this exemption in line with standard sales tax rules, applying the tax to these purchases like other goods and services. This change would generate additional revenue for the state.
Key provisions
- Repeals the sales tax exemption for aircraft.
- Applies the standard Massachusetts sales tax to aircraft purchases.
- The bill was presented by Representatives Higgins and Uyterhoeven.
Who is affected
- Aircraft purchasers in Massachusetts
- Businesses involved in the sale of aircraft
- The State of Massachusetts (through increased tax revenue)
Notable changes
- Currently, aircraft purchases are exempt from sales tax; this would no longer be the case.
Fiscal impact
Eliminating the sales tax exemption on aircraft would increase state tax revenue.
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8 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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