Budget & Taxes (Tax Incentives)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 2914: An Act relative to senior property tax deferral

Senate, January 15, 2026 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to senior property tax deferral (Senate, No. 2914) (being the text of Senate, No. 2901, printed as amended)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax deferral relief for seniors, reducing immediate tax burden on fixed-income residents, aligning with tax relief indicators for lower-income groups.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 2902: An Act authorizing the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption

Senate, January 8, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill authorizing the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption (Senate, No. 2036),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2902).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a mean-tested property tax exemption for seniors, providing direct tax relief to lower-income seniors, aligning with tax relief indicators for middle/lower income groups.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Tags Seniors

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passed both · Massachusetts · House Jun 11, 2026

H 4605: An Act authorizing the town of Millis to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption for school building construction projects

By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4605) of James C. Arena-DeRosa (by vote of the town) that the town of Millis be authorized to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption for school building construction projects. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMeans-tested senior property tax exemption provides tax relief for lower-income residents, aligning with support indicators for fiscal relief.90% confidence

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passed both · Massachusetts · House Aug 27, 2026

H 4575: An Act amending the town of Arlington's means tested senior citizen property tax exemption

By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4575) of Sean Garballey and Cindy F. Friedman (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to further regulate the means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes Arlington to regulate means-tested senior property tax exemption, providing targeted tax relief for lower-income seniors, aligning with support indicators.85% confidence

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signed · Massachusetts · House Apr 29, 2026

H 4225: An Act authorizing the town of Marblehead to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption

By Representative Armini of Marblehead and Senator Crighton, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4225) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini and Brendan P. Crighton (by vote of the town) that the town of Marblehead be authorized to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMeans-tested senior property tax exemption provides tax relief for lower-income seniors, aligning with support indicators for tax relief and fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill authorizes a means-tested senior property tax exemption, reducing housing costs for elderly homeowners and directly supporting affordable housing access for a vulnerable group.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Taxes

passed both · Massachusetts · House Jun 18, 2026

H 4755: An Act amending the means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in the town of Sudbury

By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4755) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile (by vote of the town) for legislation to further regulate the means tested senior citizen property tax exemption in the town of Sudbury. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill amends senior property tax exemption, providing targeted tax relief for lower-income seniors through means-tested regulation, aligning with support indicators for tax relief.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3168: An Act to extend the research and development sales tax exemption

By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3168) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to extending the research and development sales tax exemption. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends R&D sales tax exemption, providing tax relief for businesses under revenue policy, aligning with support indicators for tax policy.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3081: An Act establishing a tax exemption for pension income for certain senior citizens of the Commonwealth

By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3081) of Carol A. Doherty and James K. Hawkins relative to establishing tax exemptions for pension income for certain senior citizens of the Commonwealth. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts senior citizens' pension income from state taxes, providing tax relief for lower-income seniors under fiscal responsibility framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions Tax Incentives

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3046: An Act to provide an income tax exemption for families caring for their elderly relatives at home

By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3046) of Tackey Chan for legislation to provide an income tax exemption for families caring for their elderly relatives at home. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides income tax exemption for caregivers, reducing tax burden on families (middle-income fiscal relief). Directly impacts tax policy per Revenue subject.90% confidence

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signed · Massachusetts · House Sep 26, 2025

H 3156: An Act to increase the income limit for Clause 41A, Senior Tax Deferral Program in Ipswich

By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3156) of Kristin E. Kassner and Bruce E. Tarr (by vote of the town) that the town of Ipswich be authorized to increase income limits for the real property senior tax deferral program in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands senior tax deferral eligibility, providing tax relief to lower-income seniors through increased income limits.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases income limits for senior tax deferral, expanding affordability for low-income seniors in Ipswich by reducing property tax burden on housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives