H 4325
An Act to grant state income tax exemption for school fees and charges
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Bill overview
This bill would allow Massachusetts taxpayers to deduct certain school fees and charges from their state income tax liability. The bill aims to provide financial relief to families with children in public schools by exempting these expenses from taxation. It seeks to simplify the tax process for families and reduce the financial burden associated with school-related costs.
Key provisions
- Allows deduction of school fees and charges from state income tax.
- Applies to fees and charges associated with public schools.
- The bill was previously introduced and debated in the legislature.
- The bill is currently being reviewed by the committee on Revenue.
- A hearing is scheduled for November 18, 2025.
Who is affected
- Taxpayers in Massachusetts
- Families with children attending public schools
- The Massachusetts Department of Revenue
Notable changes
- This bill replicates previous proposals to provide similar tax exemptions for school expenses.
- The specific details of which fees and charges are covered may be subject to further amendment.
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Primary sponsor
Colleen M. Garry
Cosponsor
Colleen M. Garry
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Bill H.4325 194th (Current)
An Act to grant state income tax exemption for school fees and charges
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry relative to income tax deductions for certain school expenses. Revenue.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Colleen M. Garry
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.4325
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 5/27/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Senate 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 |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 4/21/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5313 |
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