MA S983

Bill

MA S983

To address the impact of federal tax law changes on alimony

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/29/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to address the impact of federal tax law changes on alimony. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 53 of Chapter 208 of the General Laws in Massachusetts to address changes in federal tax law related to alimony. The bill specifies that alimony should be based on the recipient's need or 23-28% of the difference between the parties' gross incomes, if the alimony is not federally tax-deductible. This change is intended to address the impact of recent federal tax law changes that have eliminated the tax deductibility of alimony payments.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Cynthia Creem (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied H1633 (on 02/28/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S983

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S983
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S983.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1633	Relative to the collateral consequences of alimony	No further action taken	Similar To
H1775	Reforming alimony in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see H4844	Similar To
H1914	Relative to judgment for alimony	Accompanied a study order, see H4844	Similar To
S1029	Reforming alimony in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To
S1100	Protecting survivors of domestic abuse	Accompanied a study order, see S2665	Similar To

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