HD 423 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act establishing a tax on excessive executive compensation

This bill imposes a new tax on corporations doing business in the state with $10 million or more in net income, based on the ratio of top executive pay to median employee pay. It defines "compensation ratio" as the average pay of the top executive (or highest-paid employee) over three years divided by the median pay of all U.S. employees. Corporations face higher tax rates as this ratio increases: starting at 0% additional tax for ratios under 50, up to 10% additional tax for ratios over 500. The tax applies to the 2026 tax year and includes a 50% rate increase if a company reduces full-time U.S. employees while increasing contracted or foreign workers.
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