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MA S1624

Relative to the exemption of private pension income from taxation


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to exempt private pension income from taxation. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to exempt private pension income from state taxation in Massachusetts. Under the bill, individuals under age 60 would be able to exclude up to $2,000 in pension income from their taxable income, while those aged 60 and older could exclude up to $12,500 in pension income or "eligible retirement income," which includes distributions from qualified retirement plans, 401(k) plans, government deferred compensation plans, and income from dividends, capital gains, interest, and rental property. The bill specifies that eligible retirement income received by spouses as joint tenants or tenants by the entirety would be deemed to be received equally by each spouse.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5080 (on 11/02/2020)

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