S 2038
An Act to increase the commuter tax deduction to reflect rising costs
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to increase the commuter tax deduction available to Massachusetts residents who spend money on travel for work. The goal is to help offset the rising costs of commuting, such as public transportation fares and vehicle expenses. Currently, the deduction may not fully cover the expenses incurred by commuters, and this legislation aims to adjust it to better reflect those costs. It is intended to provide financial relief to individuals who rely on commuting for their jobs.
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Mark C. Montigny
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Bruce E. Tarr
James B. Eldridge
John F. Keenan
Mark C. Montigny
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Bill S.2038 194th (Current)
An Act to increase the commuter tax deduction to reflect rising costs
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2038) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to increase the commuter tax deduction to reflect rising costs. Revenue.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Mark C. Montigny Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.2038
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-10:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 4/1/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026 |
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