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MA S1508

MA S1508
Authorizing tax free contributions to a trust for the care of incapacitated persons


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize tax free contributions to a trust for the care of incapacitated parents or guardians. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes tax-free contributions to a supplemental needs trust for the care of a disabled person. A "supplemental needs trust" is a trust used to provide additional funds for goods, services, or a higher quality of care that is not available through publicly funded benefit programs. The bill allows a parent or guardian of a disabled person, as defined in the federal Social Security Act, to contribute up to 10 percent of their gross income to such a trust without being taxed under the state's income tax provisions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2497 (on 04/30/2018)

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