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MA S2005

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Barry Finegold

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Eligible semiconductor companies can claim research and development tax credits against 95% of excise taxes exceeding $25,000, compared to 75% for other corporations

  • Eligible companies must primarily research, develop, or manufacture semiconductor devices, microprocessors, memory chips, or related production equipment

  • Companies must establish a new facility or expand an existing facility in Massachusetts, creating at least 15 net new jobs that are retained for a minimum of 5 years

  • Commissioner of Revenue must issue implementing regulations within 8 months of the act's effective date

  • Similar legislation was filed in the previous 2023-2024 session as Senate No. 1826

Legislative Description

Authorizing an excise tax credit for eligible semiconductor companies

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 09/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

9/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

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