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MA H2696

MA H2696
Encouraging employer student loan repayment


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to income tax deductions for certain education debts paid by employers. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill aims to encourage employers to assist their employees in repaying student loans. It allows individuals to deduct up to $2,000 from their state income taxes for any principal payments on student loans that their employer makes on their behalf. Additionally, the bill allows businesses to deduct up to $2,000 per employee for such student loan payments they make on behalf of their Massachusetts resident employees when calculating their corporate income tax liability. The term "education debt" is defined as having the same meaning as in the existing state tax code.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4727 (on 06/24/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2696
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2696.pdf
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