Massachusetts S1957 enhances tax credits for families and improves dissemination of tax credit information.

Massachusetts S1957 increases the tax credit for families with dependents, particularly those with more than three children. It also mandates the Department of Revenue to provide multilingual information about state and federal tax credits, free tax preparation services, and low-income taxpayer clinics on its website. Employers are required to post notices about tax credit rights, and the department must coordinate notifications about tax credits to various assistance recipients. The bill applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

Massachusetts S1957 enhances tax credits for families and improves dissemination of tax credit information.

Massachusetts S1957 increases the tax credit for families with dependents, particularly those with more than three children. It also mandates the Department of Revenue to provide multilingual information about state and federal tax credits, free tax preparation services, and low-income taxpayer clinics on its website. Employers are required to post notices about tax credit rights, and the department must coordinate notifications about tax credits to various assistance recipients. The bill applies to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.