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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 establishing a college tuition income tax deduction. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a college tuition income tax deduction in Massachusetts. Specifically, it allows taxpayers to deduct 50% of the cost of tuition and fees paid to a public institution of higher education, as defined by state law, for the taxpayer or their dependent, less any scholarships, grants, or financial aid received. The deduction cannot be claimed if the taxpayer also claims the existing deduction for tuition and fees paid to a qualified college savings program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (24)
Jennifer Benson (D),
Thomas Calter (D),
Gailanne Cariddi (D),
Claire Cronin (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
James Dwyer (D),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
John Lawn (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
John Rogers (D),
Richard Ross (R),
Jeff Roy (D),
José Tosado (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Tom Walsh (D),
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/H1582 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1582.pdf |
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