H4239
An Act providing for a municipal tax amnesty
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill proposes a municipal tax amnesty program in Massachusetts. The program would allow individuals and businesses to voluntarily come forward and pay previously unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest without facing additional penalties or legal action. This amnesty is intended to increase state and local government revenue by encouraging compliance and resolving outstanding tax debts. The program would be overseen by the state’s revenue department.
Key provisions
- Allows individuals and businesses to voluntarily pay past-due municipal taxes.
- Waives penalties and interest on unpaid taxes.
- Provides a timeframe for participation in the amnesty program.
- Establishes procedures for reporting and processing amnesty claims.
- Specifies the types of taxes covered by the amnesty.
- Outlines the role of the revenue department in administering the program.
- Requires the department to provide public information about the amnesty program.
Who is affected
- Individuals
- Businesses
- Municipalities
- Taxpayers
- State Revenue Department
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Bruce E. Tarr
David K. Muradian Jr.
David T. Vieira
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Bill H.4239 194th (Current)
An Act providing for a municipal tax amnesty
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to a municipal tax amnesty program. Revenue.
View Text Print Preview Download PDF
Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
Tabs
Bill History Petitioners Hearing Attendance
Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4239
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/22/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 6/23/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 6/26/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/07/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5203 |
Similar Bills
H.2753 188th (2013 - 2014)
An Act to provide a limited tax amnesty
H.3608 188th (2013 - 2014)
An Act establishing a tax amnesty program
HD.4586 188th (2013 - 2014)
An Act relative to corporate tax amnesty
H.2647 189th (2015 - 2016)
An Act to provide a limited tax amnesty
H.2559 189th (2015 - 2016)
An Act relative to corporate tax amnesty
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.