H4435

Authorizing the town of Charlemont to establish a tax on commercial recreation services

Introduced·8/21/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4435 authorizes the town of Charlemont to establish a 3% tax on commercial recreation services.

Massachusetts H4435 allows the town of Charlemont to impose a 3% tax on the fee for service for guided or unguided commercial recreational activities, such as skiing, ziplining, and whitewater rafting. This tax is in addition to any sales tax. Vendors must report total sales and gross sales of applicable services, and the tax collected must be stated separately on any record of sale. The town may impose a lien on unpaid taxes and assess penalties for late filing and payment. The act requires voter approval in Charlemont.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 27

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

Jan 27

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Apr 6

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

Apr 6

House

Rules suspended

Apr 6

House

Read second and ordered to a third reading