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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the earned income tax credit. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to gradually increase the earned income tax credit (EITC) in Massachusetts. Specifically, it increases the EITC from 15% of the federal EITC in 2018 to 17.5% in 2019, 20% in 2020, and 22.5% in 2021, before reaching 25% of the federal EITC in 2021 and beyond. The EITC is a tax credit that provides financial assistance to low- and moderate-income working individuals and families. This bill aims to provide more tax relief and financial support for these populations in Massachusetts over the next several years.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (16)
Jay Barrows (R),
Nick Boldyga (R),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kevin Kuros (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
Dave Muradian (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H3852 (on 08/03/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1546 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1546.pdf |
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