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MA S1607

MA S1607
Relative to tax credits for the purchase of certain medical supplies


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Introduced
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to tax credits for the purchase of certain medical supplies. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a new tax credit for individuals who purchase hearing aids, allowing them to claim a credit equal to thirty percent of the hearing aid's cost or $400, whichever is less, with a limit of one hearing aid every five years, and if the credit reduces their tax liability to zero, they will receive a refund for the excess credit amount. Additionally, the bill expands an existing exemption from sales tax (Chapter 64H is the sales tax law) to include materials and devices used for monitoring diabetes, such as blood glucose monitoring strips, in addition to insulin.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2290 (on 05/12/2016)

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