H1866

Relative to the tax status of alimony

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1866 amends the tax status of alimony, affecting orders and agreements entered into or modified after January 1, 2019.

Massachusetts H1866 amends the tax status of alimony by modifying Section 53 of chapter 208 of the General Laws. The bill applies to alimony orders entered on or after January 1, 2019, or existing agreements modified on or after that date. It specifies that the amount of alimony should not exceed the recipient's need or a percentage of the difference between the parties' gross incomes, depending on whether the alimony is federally tax deductible.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 22, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 14, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 14, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order