An Act exempting veterans’ organizations from state and local meals tax
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would exempt certain veterans’ organizations from paying the state and local meals tax. It aims to provide a tax break for these organizations, which often host events and fundraisers where meals are served. The bill was referred to the committee on Revenue and subsequently concurred by the Senate. Similar legislation has been proposed and considered in the past.
Key provisions
- Exempts veterans’ organizations from the state and local meals tax.
- Applies to meals served at events hosted by qualifying veterans’ organizations.
- The bill was previously considered and approved in similar form in prior legislative sessions.
Who is affected
- Veterans’ organizations
- Taxpayers in Massachusetts
- Restaurant owners and operators
Notable changes
- This bill replicates previous legislation aimed at providing similar tax exemptions for veterans’ organizations.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Daniel J. Hunt
Cosponsors
Daniel J. Hunt
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