H 3163
An Act to create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to allow Massachusetts taxpayers to deduct certain municipal and school fees from their state income tax liability. The goal is to provide financial relief to residents who pay these fees, such as property taxes or school district assessments. The bill would create a new deduction for these fees, potentially reducing the overall tax burden for affected individuals. It is similar to previous proposals that have been considered in the legislature.
Key provisions
- Allows taxpayers to deduct municipal and school fees from their state income tax.
- The deduction would apply to fees paid to municipalities and school districts.
- The specific amount of the deduction is not defined in the bill.
- The bill aims to provide financial relief to taxpayers.
- It builds upon previous proposals to create a similar deduction.
Who is affected
- Taxpayers in Massachusetts
- Residents who pay municipal and school fees
Notable changes
- Creates a new income tax deduction.
- Similar to previously proposed legislation (H.2650, H.2590, H.1574, H.2537, H.2980).
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Primary sponsor
David Paul Linsky
Cosponsor
David Paul Linsky
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Bill H.3163 194th (Current)
An Act to create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3163) of David Paul Linsky for legislation to create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees. Revenue.
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Presenter: David Paul Linsky
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.3163
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026 |
| 2/25/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 4/2/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5318 |
Similar Bills
H.2650 188th (2013 - 2014)
An Act to create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees
H.2590 189th (2015 - 2016)
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H.1574 190th (2017 - 2018)
An Act to create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees
H.2537 191st (2019 - 2020)
An Act to create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees
H.2980 192nd (2021 - 2022)
An Act to create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees
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