S.1954

Relative to National Guard state tax exemption

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S1954 proposes a state tax exemption for Massachusetts National Guard members' income.

Massachusetts S1954 amends Chapter 62 of the General Laws to allow Massachusetts National Guard members to exclude 100% of their income from state taxes for taxable years starting on or after January 1, 2027. This exemption applies to income from various duty statuses, including drills, annual training, military schools, active guard reserve, active duty for operational support, and state active-duty status.

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Current
Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 24, 2025

10:30 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Jul 13

House

Committee recommended ought NOT to pass and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Apr 1

Senate

Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026

Jun 17, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2