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MA H3687

MA H3687
Concerning local room tax


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Introduced
07/23/2015
In Committee
07/23/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

That the town of Falmouth be authorized to impose a room occupancy tax on vacation or leisure accommodations. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Falmouth to implement a room occupancy tax on vacation or leisure accommodations, which are defined as places rented for 30 consecutive days or less, including apartments, houses, cottages, condominiums, and time-share units, as well as other similar rentals not already taxed under Chapter 64G of the General Laws, at the same rate as taxes on commercial lodging. This new tax is in addition to any existing occupancy taxes allowed by law and specifically excludes accommodations already exempted by Chapter 64G.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

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

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