Bill > H3170

This bill proposes to lower the state sales tax rate in Massachusetts from 6.25% to 5% by amending two specific chapters of the General Laws. Section 1 modifies Chapter 64H, which likely pertains to sales tax on tangible personal property, while Section 2 modifies Chapter 64I, which may relate to sales tax on specific types of transactions or services. The bill uses straightforward language to change the existing tax rate by striking the current 6.25% rate and replacing it with 5% in both legal chapters. By reducing the sales tax rate, the legislation aims to provide tax relief for consumers and potentially stimulate economic activity by making purchases slightly less expensive. The bill follows standard legislative formatting by including an enacting clause and specifying the exact changes to be made to existing law, with references to the 2008 Official Edition of the Massachusetts General Laws.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3170