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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

James M. Kelcourse

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act relative to veterans’ tax credit.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

James M. Kelcourse

1st Essex

7/17/2019


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By Mr. Kelcourse of Amesbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Kelcourse relative to a property tax credit for certain veterans.  Revenue.

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-First General Court
(2019-2020)

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An Act relative to veterans’ tax credit.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. Section 5, clause 22 of chapter 59 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof, the following new section:----

A tax credit in the amount of 500 dollars shall be made available to any resident, or spouse or surviving spouse of any resident, who (1) served not less than 90 days on active service in the armed forces of the United States and was honorably discharged or was an officer honorable separated from services, and (2) is not eligible for and not receiving the credit for veterans with a service connected disability. If the credit is adopted, any person desiring to claim the credit will be required to file an application with the assessor's office by April 15 of the tax year.