An Act to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would allow Massachusetts cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals. Currently, the rate is set by the state. This change would give local governments more flexibility to adjust the tax rate based on their specific needs and revenue goals. The bill has been reviewed and approved by the Senate and is awaiting further consideration.
Key provisions
- Allows cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals.
- Provides local governments with greater control over revenue generated from meals taxes.
- The bill was previously approved by the Senate.
- Currently awaiting further consideration in the House.
Who is affected
- Cities and towns in Massachusetts
- Restaurants and food service businesses
- Taxpayers in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Changes the current state-controlled meal tax rate.
- Shifts authority over tax rate adjustments to local governments.
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Sponsors
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4 on record
Primary sponsor
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
James B. Eldridge
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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