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MA H2880

Increasing citizen participation in elections


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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 authorize nonrefundable campaign contribution tax credits for contributions made to campaign committees of certain candidates for public offices. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill would create a nonrefundable campaign contribution tax credit for individual taxpayers who make contributions to the campaign committees of candidates for certain state and local public offices in Massachusetts, such as governor, state legislators, and county officials. The credit would be worth up to $100 for individual filers or $200 for joint filers, and would apply to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018. The goal of the bill is to increase citizen participation in elections by providing a tax incentive for making campaign contributions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5200 (on 09/08/2022)

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