MA H1539

Bill

MA H1539

Relative to Title 5 income tax credit reform

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
05/04/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to Title V income tax credit reform of financial aid for homeowners who have incurred costs for the repair or replacement of failed septic systems. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 6(i) of Chapter 62 of the General Laws to increase the income tax credit for homeowners who have incurred costs for the repair or replacement of failed septic systems. Specifically, it raises the maximum credit from $15,000 to $25,000, the maximum credit rate from $1,500 to $4,000, and the maximum total credit from $6,000 to $10,000. This change is intended to provide more financial assistance to homeowners who have had to make costly repairs or replacements to their septic systems.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (12)

Steven Howitt (R)*, Jay Barrows (R), Kim Ferguson (R), Colleen Garry (D), Sheila Harrington (R), Randy Hunt (R), Brad Jones (R), Leonard Mirra (R), John Rogers (D), Richard Ross (R), Paul Schmid (D), Bruce Tarr (R),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1539

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1539
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1539.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H147	Relative to clarifying homeowners right to perform electrical work	Accompanied a study order, see H4638	Similar To
H1557	To broaden eligibility for relief from disproportionate property tax burdens	No further action taken	Similar To
H1569	To exempt certain veterans from the state tax	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H1574	To create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H1577	Relative to reducing the income tax to 5%	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H1642	Relative to artistic contributions	Accompanied a study order, see H4244	Similar To
H3016	To regulate homeowners’ associations	Accompanied a study order, see H4743	Similar To
H3319	Clarifying eligibility for the earned income tax credit	Accompanied a new draft, see H3669	Similar To
S1499	Relative to the income tax deduction for charitable giving	Accompanied a study order, see S2497	Similar To
S1639	Relative to the earned income tax credit	Accompanied a new draft, see H3852	Similar To
S1642	Reducing the income tax	Accompanied a study order, see S2497	Similar To
S1653	To promote civic engagement in setting the income tax rate	Accompanied a study order, see S2497	Similar To

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