Bill > H3158

This bill allows cities and towns to increase the local sales tax on restaurant meals from 0.75% to 1.25%, which would provide local governments with additional revenue. The proposed legislation amends Section 2 of Chapter 64L of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding the option for municipalities to implement a slightly higher local meals tax. Currently, localities can levy a local sales tax on restaurant meals, and this bill would expand that ability by increasing the maximum rate from 0.75% to 1.25%. The bill requires local approval, meaning individual cities and towns would need to vote to adopt this higher tax rate, giving them flexibility in managing their local tax policies. This change could potentially generate more funds for municipal services and infrastructure while providing local governments with greater fiscal autonomy.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3158