S.1970

Providing renter relief tax credit

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S1970 increases the renter relief tax credit for eligible taxpayers.

Massachusetts S1970 amends the state's tax laws to increase the renter relief tax credit. The bill raises the credit limit from $3,000 to $9,000 for eligible taxpayers. It also introduces a new credit for taxpayers who pay rent for their principal residence in Massachusetts, provided their adjusted gross income is $75,000 or less. The credit is equal to 15% of 50% of the total rent paid over $12,000, but cannot exceed $3,000.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 15, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Jun 29

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Apr 1

Senate

Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026

Sep 4, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2