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Introduced
05/02/2019
05/02/2019
In Committee
02/13/2020
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the federal tax collateral consequences of alimony. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 53 of Chapter 208 of the General Laws in Massachusetts to specify that alimony payments are to be based on the recipient's need or 23% to 28% of the difference between the parties' gross incomes, if the alimony is federally tax-deductible. If the alimony is not federally tax-deductible, the bill provides a formula for determining the alimony amount based on the difference in the parties' gross incomes. The bill aims to address the collateral federal tax consequences of alimony payments.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Susan Gifford (R),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Jon Santiago (D),
Donald Wong (R),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling (on 02/13/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3701 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3701.pdf |
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