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MA S2054

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick O'Connor

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Allows elementary and secondary school teachers to deduct certain out-of-pocket classroom supply expenses from their Massachusetts state taxes, mirroring the federal educator expense deduction under IRC Section 62(a)(2)(D)
  • Amends Chapter 62 of the General Laws by adding a new deduction category for qualifying teacher expenses
  • Prevents double-dipping by excluding amounts already deducted under another existing provision (subparagraph 7)
  • Takes effect for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026
  • Sponsored by Senator Patrick M. O'Connor (First Plymouth and Norfolk); similar legislation was filed in the 2023-2024 session as Senate No. 1910

Legislative Description

Establishing a tax credit for teachers purchasing supplies

Last Action

Hearing rescheduled to 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

9/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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