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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 relative to tax exemptions for school related expenses. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to create new tax exemptions for school-related expenses for taxpayers who have children enrolled in public schools. Specifically, it allows a tax credit equal to 50% or $500, whichever is less, of net expenditures for student transportation fees and fees for authorized school activities. Additionally, the bill exempts the sales of children's books from sales tax. The "tax liability" refers to the amount of tax a person owes, and "net expenditures" means the actual cost after any reimbursements or discounts. This legislation aims to reduce the financial burden on families for essential school-related costs.
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/S1447 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/188/S1447.pdf |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/PDF?billId=122575&generalCourtId=11 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/188/S1447 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/122575?generalCourtId=11 |
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