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This bill proposes tax incentives for employers who help their employees repay student loans in Massachusetts. Specifically, the bill allows both individual taxpayers and business corporations to claim a tax deduction of up to $2,000 for principal payments made on an employee's education debt. The term "education debt" is referenced from another section of Massachusetts law and presumably refers to student loans. For individual taxpayers, this means they can reduce their taxable income by the amount their employer pays toward their student loan principal, up to $2,000. Similarly, for business corporations, the bill provides a tax deduction for principal payments made on behalf of employees who are Massachusetts residents. By offering these tax benefits, the bill aims to encourage employers to support their employees in managing student loan debt, which can be a significant financial burden for many workers. The legislation modifies existing tax law in Chapters 62 and 63 of the Massachusetts General Laws to implement these new deduction opportunities.