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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 refunding of sales taxes on certain purchases. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill amends the General Laws of Massachusetts to require vendors to refund the sales tax paid on certain returned merchandise. Specifically, the bill states that if a purchaser returns property to the vendor within 30 to 90 days (or in the case of a motor vehicle, within 180 days to one year and 90 days) of the original purchase, and the vendor provides a full refund of the purchase price minus any handling fees, the purchaser is entitled to a refund of the sales tax paid without interest. This change aims to provide relief to consumers who return eligible merchandise within the specified timeframe.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4244 (on 02/22/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1612 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1612.pdf |
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