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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 increase restaurant competitiveness. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill proposes changes to Massachusetts tax laws to increase restaurant competitiveness by adjusting tax rates. Specifically, it amends Chapter 64H of the General Laws, which deals with sales and use taxes, by adding language that clarifies the excise tax on restaurant meals will be at a rate of 5 percent. It also amends Chapter 64L of the General Laws, which pertains to local option taxes, by increasing the rate from 0.75 percent to 1 percent. These adjustments aim to create a more favorable tax environment for restaurants.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2111 (on 04/24/2014)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/188/Senate/S1434 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/188/S1434.pdf |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/PDF?billId=127581&generalCourtId=11 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/188/S1434 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/127581?generalCourtId=11 |
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