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MA H2585

Relative to encourage the use of alternative fuel heavy duty and medium duty vehicles


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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 establish an excise tax credit for the use of alternative fuels for heavy duty and medium duty vehicles. Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an excise tax credit for the use of alternative fuels (electricity, liquid petroleum gas, natural gas, or hydrogen) in heavy-duty and medium-duty commercial vehicles registered in Massachusetts. The tax credit is up to $20,000 for alternative fuel heavy-duty vehicles (over 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight) and up to $12,000 for alternative fuel medium-duty vehicles (8,500 to 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight). The total tax credit for a taxpayer or affiliated entity is capped at the lesser of their income tax liability or $250,000 per year, with unused credits carried forward to future years. The bill also authorizes the tax commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations to implement and administer the tax credit program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

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

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