H3232

Relative to supporting local journalism

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3232 provides tax credits for local newspaper subscriptions and advertising to support local journalism.

Massachusetts H3232 introduces tax credits to support local journalism. It allows eligible local newspaper publishers a credit against employment taxes for wages paid to local news journalists. The credit is limited to the applicable percentage of wages, not exceeding $12,500 per journalist per quarter. Additionally, taxpayers can claim a credit for subscriptions to local newspapers, with an annual dollar limitation of $250. The bill also provides a credit for advertising in local newspapers, with a cap of $5,000 for the first year and $2,500 for subsequent years.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 28, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5318

Mar 9

House

Reported date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Jan 27

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, March 6, 2026