An Act relative to the uniform sales tax
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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, H.3071, seeks to establish a uniform sales tax across the state of Massachusetts. It aims to standardize how sales tax is applied and collected, potentially simplifying the process for both businesses and consumers. The bill was referred to the committee on Revenue and subsequently concurred by the Senate, indicating an intention to address inconsistencies in the current sales tax system. It is currently associated with a study order (H5318).
Key provisions
- Establishes a uniform sales tax rate across Massachusetts.
- Aims to standardize sales tax collection procedures.
- Associated with a study order (H5318) to examine the current sales tax system.
Who is affected
- Businesses
- Consumers
- State Revenue Department
Notable changes
- Potentially simplifies sales tax compliance for businesses.
- Could lead to greater transparency for consumers regarding sales tax.
- The bill is linked to a study order, suggesting a comprehensive review of the existing sales tax framework.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael S. Day
Cosponsor
Vincent Lawrence Dixon
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