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MA H1595

MA H1595
To incent growth in the Commonwealth’s consumer driven retail economy


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
06/19/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to declare a sales tax holiday for the dates of August 18, 2018 and August 19, 2018. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a sales tax holiday for the days of August 18, 2018 and August 19, 2018, during which an excise tax will not be imposed on non-business sales of tangible personal property, with some exceptions such as telecommunications, tobacco products, motor vehicles, and items over $2,500. Vendors are prohibited from adding or collecting the excise tax during this period, and any erroneously collected tax must be remitted to the Department of Revenue. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Revenue to report on the amount of sales tax forgone and any new revenue generated from personal and corporate income taxes.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4640 (on 06/20/2018)

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