An Act exempting disabled veterans from sales tax when leasing a motor vehicle
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would exempt disabled veterans in Massachusetts from paying sales tax when leasing a motor vehicle. It aims to provide financial assistance to veterans with disabilities who need transportation. The legislation was introduced by Representative Galvin and has been referred to the Revenue Committee. Similar bills have been considered in the past.
Key provisions
- Exempts disabled veterans from sales tax on motor vehicle leases.
- Applies to leases of new and used motor vehicles.
- Veterans must demonstrate a disability to qualify for the exemption.
- The exemption applies to the leasing cost, not the purchase price.
- The bill was referred to the Revenue Committee for consideration.
Who is affected
- Disabled veterans
- Motor vehicle leasing companies
- The state of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill would create a new exemption for disabled veterans related to motor vehicle leasing.
- It builds upon previous attempts to provide similar tax relief to veterans.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
William C. Galvin
Cosponsor
William C. Galvin
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