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MA H2846

MA H2846
To provide an income tax exemption for families caring for their elderly relatives at home


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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 provide an income tax exemption for families caring for their elderly relatives at home. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill provides an income tax exemption of $4,000 for families caring for their elderly relatives at home. To qualify, the taxpayer must have provided more than half the support for an elderly relative aged 70 or older who lived with the taxpayer for more than six months of the taxable year. The exemption is available for taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of up to $30,000 (for single filers) or $40,000 (for joint filers). The bill also authorizes the commissioner to adopt rules and regulations to implement the new exemption, and specifies that the provisions will be effective for taxable years beginning January 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (on 10/13/2022)

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