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MA H4082
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Vieira
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AI Summary
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Makes the existing Title 5 septic system tax credit refundable, allowing taxpayers to receive payment even if the credit exceeds their tax liability
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Creates a new alternative non-refundable credit equal to 60% of design and construction costs for septic/cesspool repair, replacement, upgrade, or sewer connection required under Title 5 or watershed permits
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Caps eligible expenditures at $30,000 actual cost, with a maximum credit of $4,000 per tax year and $18,000 aggregate over 6 years
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Prevents property owners from claiming both the existing refundable credit and the new non-refundable credit for the same residential property
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Requires the department to establish rules and a notification system informing recipients of total subsidy amounts provided by the commonwealth
Legislative Description
Relative to a refundable Title 5 septic tax credit
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
3/2/2026