H3129

Aligning the long-term capital gains tax rate with the short-term capital gains tax rate

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Aligns long-term capital gains tax rate with short-term capital gains tax rate in Massachusetts.

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to align the long-term capital gains tax rate with the short-term capital gains tax rate. It introduces a new definition for "alignment surtax," a tax imposed at a rate of 3.5 percent on Part C taxable income. The bill modifies the tax code to include this alignment surtax in the calculation of gains tax rate. This change affects taxpayers with long-term capital gains in Massachusetts.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 3, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

Oct 3, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5309

Feb 25

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Dec 18, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026