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Introduced
01/22/2013
01/22/2013
In Committee
01/22/2013
01/22/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
08/01/2014
08/01/2014
Introduced Session
188th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to reduce the sales tax to 5%. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to reduce the sales tax rate in Massachusetts. Specifically, it amends Chapter 64H and Chapter 64I of the General Laws, which govern sales and use taxes, by replacing the current 6.25% rate with a lower rate. Sections 1 and 3 of the bill would reduce the rate to 5.6% effective August 1, 2013, while Sections 2 and 4 would further reduce it to 5% effective August 1, 2014. The bill's primary goal is to lower the overall sales tax burden on consumers and businesses.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (7)
Bruce Tarr (R)*,
Geoffrey Diehl (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Michael Knapik (R),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Richard Ross (R),
James Timilty (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2111 (on 04/24/2014)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/188/Senate/S1433 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/188/S1433.pdf |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/PDF?billId=127563&generalCourtId=11 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/188/S1433 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/127563?generalCourtId=11 |
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