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MA H4728

MA H4728
Relative to taxes while executive order 591 is in effect


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Introduced
03/26/2020
In Committee
04/06/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to extend the deadline for collection of certain taxes from restaurants, lodging and meeting venues during the declared state of emergency due to COVID-19. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to temporarily suspend the collection and remittance of certain taxes on exempt businesses and commodities, as defined in the bill, during the duration of Executive Order 591 related to the COVID-19 state of emergency in Massachusetts. Specifically, the bill exempts restaurants, lodging establishments, and meeting venues from remitting taxes on sales and occupancy, and also suspends the remittance of personal income taxes on wages. However, taxpayers are still required to collect and report these taxes, which must be remitted within 365 days after the governor's notice that Executive Order 591 is no longer in effect.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5109 (on 11/16/2020)

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