MA H1628

Bill

To provide a hearing aid tax credit

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 provide an income tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill provides an income tax credit for the purchase of qualified hearing aids. The credit is available for individuals age 55 or older who purchase a hearing aid, or for individuals for whom the taxpayer claims a deduction. The maximum credit amount is $500 per year, and the credit can only be claimed once every five years.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (11)

Joseph Boncore (D), Claire Cronin (D), Marjorie Decker (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Ken Gordon (D), Barbara L'Italien (D), Adrian Madaro (D), Angelo Puppolo (D), John Scibak (D), Bruce Tarr (R), Steve Ultrino (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4244 (on 02/22/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1628

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1628
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1628.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1473	Providing an income tax credit for families caring for relatives at home who are elderly or victims of Alzheimer's disease	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H1504	Improving the earned income credit for working families	Accompanied a new draft, see H3852	Similar To
H1534	Regarding state income tax credit for renting unsubsidized properties at below market rents	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H1622	Relative to tuition tax credit	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H195	To provide increased access to hearing aids	No further action taken	Similar To
H3349	To promote water conservation	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H4244	House study order	No further action taken	Replaced by
H574	Providing coverage for hearing aids	Accompanied a study order, see H4778	Similar To
S144	To provide increased access to hearing aids	Accompanied H195	Similar To
S1588	Establishing a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids	Accompanied a study order, see S2497	Similar To
S497	Providing hearing aids for persons with sensory impairedness	Accompanied a study order, see S2496	Similar To

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MA H1628

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