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MA H4239

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bradley Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Massachusetts cities and towns to establish municipal tax amnesty programs through a vote of their local legislative body

  • Amnesty periods must run for 2 consecutive months and cannot extend beyond June 30, 2027

  • Waives all or a uniform portion of penalties, fees, charges, and accrued interest for taxpayers who voluntarily pay their full principal tax liability during the amnesty period

  • Applies to taxes and excises under General Laws chapters 59, 60, 60A, and 60B (property taxes, tax collection, motor vehicle excise, and boat excise)

  • Excludes taxpayers who are or were subject to criminal investigation or prosecution for failure to pay municipal taxes at the start of the amnesty period

Legislative Description

Providing for a municipal tax amnesty

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5203

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue6/23/2025
Rules5/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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