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MA S2038
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Montigny
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AI Summary
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Amends Massachusetts tax law to allow deductions for Fast Lane toll expenses and MBTA transit, bus, commuter rail, and commuter boat passes not reimbursed by employers
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Sets the deduction threshold at expenses exceeding $150, with a maximum deduction of $1,500 per individual (applies to single filers, married filing separately, heads of household, and each spouse on joint returns)
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Creates an additional deduction of 10% of yearly costs for commuter rail pass purchasers, capped at $500 per individual
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Directs the Commissioner of Revenue to adopt implementing regulations
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Similar legislation was introduced in the previous 2023-2024 session as Senate No. 1878
Legislative Description
To increase the commuter tax deduction to reflect rising costs
Last Action
Hearing rescheduled to 10/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-10:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
10/17/2025