An Act establishing a tax for online advertising
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create a tax on online advertising within Massachusetts. The revenue generated from this tax would be dedicated to supporting the state’s budget. It aims to capture revenue from digital advertising activities that currently go untaxed. The bill has been referred to the Revenue Committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate.
Key provisions
- Establishes a tax on online advertising revenue.
- Specifies that the revenue collected will be used to fund the state budget.
- Designates the Revenue Committee to oversee the implementation of the tax.
- Includes a hearing scheduled for October 28, 2025.
Who is affected
- Online advertising companies
- Digital advertising platforms
- Businesses that utilize online advertising
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new tax mechanism for digital advertising revenue in Massachusetts.
- It builds upon previous legislative efforts to tax digital advertising, such as H.4179, H.2930, H.3118, H.3089, and H.3263.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
David M. Rogers
Cosponsor
David M. Rogers
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