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MA H3018
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Ayers
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AI Summary
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Creates a $600 refundable state income tax credit for Massachusetts taxpayers who provide more than half the support for an elderly relative age 70+ or a totally disabled relative with Alzheimer's disease
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Requires the qualifying relative to have lived with the taxpayer for more than 6 months during the tax year
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Limits eligibility based on the relative's adjusted gross income: maximum $20,000 for single filers or $35,000 for joint filers
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Credit is fully refundable, meaning taxpayers receive any excess amount beyond their tax liability as a refund
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Amends Chapter 62, Section 6 of the Massachusetts General Laws; similar legislation was filed in the 2023-2024 session as House Bill 2704
Legislative Description
Providing an income tax credit for families caring for relatives at home who are elderly or victims of Alzheimer's disease
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 06/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
6/12/2025