An Act to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals with local approval
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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 sales tax on restaurant meals, but only with approval from local voters. Currently, the state sales tax rate applies uniformly across the state. This legislation would give local governments the option to levy an additional tax on restaurant purchases, with the revenue potentially supporting local services or initiatives. The bill is currently under review by the Revenue Committee.
Key provisions
- Allows cities and towns to increase the local sales tax on restaurant meals.
- Requires local approval from voters for the increased tax rate.
- The increased tax rate would be in addition to the existing state sales tax.
- Revenue generated from the local tax would be controlled by the local city or town.
Who is affected
- Cities and towns in Massachusetts
- Restaurant owners and operators
- Consumers who purchase restaurant meals
Notable changes
- Creates a mechanism for local governments to supplement state tax revenue.
- Provides local control over a portion of restaurant sales tax revenue.
- Does not change the existing state sales tax rate.
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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