Massachusetts S1800 allows cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals.

Massachusetts S1800 amends the state's General Laws to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals. The bill modifies Section 2 of Chapter 64L to include an additional 1.5 percent tax on meals, providing local governments with more revenue options. This change affects consumers purchasing meals in participating cities and towns, potentially increasing the cost of dining out.

Massachusetts S1800 allows cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals.

Massachusetts S1800 amends the state's General Laws to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals. The bill modifies Section 2 of Chapter 64L to include an additional 1.5 percent tax on meals, providing local governments with more revenue options. This change affects consumers purchasing meals in participating cities and towns, potentially increasing the cost of dining out.