MA S1922

Bill

To increase the commuter tax deduction to reflect rising costs

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 increase the commuter tax deduction to reflect rising costs. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase the commuter tax deduction to reflect rising costs. It proposes to amend Section 3(B)(a)(15) of Chapter 62 of the General Laws to increase the maximum deductible amount for tolls paid through a Fast Lane account or for weekly or monthly transit commuter passes for Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority transit, bus, commuter rail, or commuter boat. The bill also allows individuals purchasing weekly or monthly commuter rail passes to deduct an additional 10 percent of their yearly costs, up to $500 per individual. The bill provides context and details on the deduction limits for single, married, and head of household filers.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Mark Montigny (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4562 (on 04/04/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1922

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1922
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1922.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2815	Amending the tax deduction for medical, dental and other expenses	Accompanied a study order, see H5043	Similar To
H2887	Promoting student loan repayment	Accompanied a study order, see H4894	Similar To
H2932	Relative to charitable donations	Accompanied a study order, see H5043	Similar To
H2980	To create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees	Accompanied a study order, see H5250	Similar To
H2987	Protecting the interests of housing cooperative shareholders	No further action taken	Similar To
H4562	Relative to commuter transit benefits	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1805	Protecting the interests of housing cooperative shareholders	Accompanied H2987	Similar To
S1873	Expanding the commuter deduction to regional transit authority fares	Accompanied a new draft, see H4562	Similar To
S1935	Allowing for the deduction of business interest	Accompanied H2967	Similar To
S954	Encouraging the donation of food to persons in need	Accompanied H1702	Similar To

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MA S1922

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