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MA H1583
Establishing a tax deduction for donations to public colleges and universities
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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 tax deduction for donations to public colleges and universities. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a tax deduction for donations made to public colleges and universities in Massachusetts. Specifically, it amends the state's income tax law to allow taxpayers to deduct the amount they donate to public higher education foundations, which are defined under existing law. This new tax deduction is intended to encourage more charitable giving to support public institutions of higher education in the state.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (16)
Jennifer Benson (D),
Thomas Calter (D),
Gailanne Cariddi (D),
James Dwyer (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Kay Khan (D),
John Lawn (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
James Miceli (D),
John Rogers (D),
Richard Ross (R),
Paul Tucker (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4244 (on 02/22/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1583 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1583.pdf |
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