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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1971 194th (Current)

An Act creating a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1971) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to create a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing. Revenue.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Lydia Edwards
Status:
Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue

Housing Tax

Creates a deed excise tax based on sale value which will generate millions for the commonwealth; funds from which will go toward combatting the ongoing housing crisis. Multiples of the current rate at varying sales price rates are as follows: 1x, 1.5x, 1.7x, 1.8x, and then 2.1x for the highest rate. Starting from percent tax from a sale price of $0.00 to $250,000; from $250,001 to $500,000; etc.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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