S 1976
An Act abolishing the death tax
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to eliminate the ‘death tax,’ also known as estate tax, in Massachusetts. Currently, the state levies an estate tax on the transfer of property upon a person’s death. This legislation would remove this tax, potentially impacting the way estates are handled and the taxes paid by estates passing property to heirs.
Key provisions
- Eliminates the state estate tax.
- Applies to the transfer of property upon a person’s death.
- Removes the tax on inherited assets.
- Aims to simplify estate planning for families.
- Would affect property transfers within Massachusetts.
Who is affected
- Estate owners
- Heirs and beneficiaries
- Financial advisors
- Massachusetts residents
- Estate planning attorneys
Notable changes
- Replaces the existing estate tax system.
- Could alter inheritance practices.
- May impact estate planning strategies.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Ryan C. Fattman
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Joseph D. McKenna
Ryan C. Fattman
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Bill S.1976 194th (Current)
An Act abolishing the death tax
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1976) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to abolish the death tax. Revenue.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Ryan C. Fattman Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.1976
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 11/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 11/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 4/1/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026 |
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