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MA H2508

MA H2508
Providing for an income tax exemption for senior citizens


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide a certain income tax exemption for elderly persons. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Section 3 of Chapter 62 of the General Laws, which pertains to income tax. Specifically, it seeks to increase the amount of income that senior citizens can exempt from taxation. Currently, the law allows for an exemption of "seven hundred dollars," but this bill would change that figure to $1,500, meaning elderly individuals would be able to exclude an additional $800 of their income from state income tax. This change is intended to provide further financial relief to senior citizens.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4639 (on 09/26/2016)

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