H3270

Relative to the Massachusetts estate tax code

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H3270 amends the estate tax code to adjust deductions, exclusions, and tax rates.

Massachusetts H3270 modifies the Massachusetts estate tax code by altering deductions, exclusions, and tax rates. It introduces a new definition for "Massachusetts net estate" and adjusts the "Massachusetts taxable estate." The bill also revises the tax rates for different taxable estate brackets and modifies the basis of property for Massachusetts estate tax purposes. It includes provisions for the deceased spousal unused exclusion and the principal residence exclusion, allowing executors to make irrevocable elections regarding these exclusions.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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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 2

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5318

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