Bill > S1972

This bill proposes to modify existing Massachusetts law regarding local meal tax rates by allowing cities and towns to increase their local meals tax from 0.75% to 1.5%. Specifically, the bill amends Section 2 of chapter 64L of the General Laws by inserting the phrase "or 1.5 per cent" after an existing reference to tax rates. This change would effectively double the maximum local tax rate that municipalities can impose on restaurant meals and prepared food purchases, potentially providing local governments with additional revenue. The bill gives cities and towns more flexibility in setting local tax rates, which could help generate additional funds for municipal services and budgets.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1972