H3251

To exclude tipped wages from taxable income

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3251 would exclude tipped wages from taxable income.

Massachusetts H3251 proposes to amend Chapter 62 of the General Laws by inserting a new subsection to exclude the net amount of tipped wages from taxable income. This change would apply to employees who receive tips, as defined in Chapter 149, Section 152A. The bill aims to modify the tax treatment of income earned through tips, potentially affecting the tax liability of employees who receive tips as part of their compensation.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Nov 18, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

Nov 18, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Apr 21

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5313

Feb 17

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Nov 18, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time