S.1974

Aligning the long-term capital gains tax rate with the short-term capital gains tax rate

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S1974 aligns the long-term capital gains tax rate with the short-term capital gains tax rate.

Massachusetts S1974 amends the state's tax code to align the long-term capital gains tax rate with the short-term capital gains tax rate. This bill modifies the definition of "alignment surtax" and adjusts the tax rate for long-term capital gains to match the short-term rate, which is currently set at 3.5%. This change affects taxpayers who sell assets held for more than one year, ensuring they pay the same tax rate as those selling assets held for a year or less.

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Where it stands

Current
Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 3, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

Oct 3, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Jul 15

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

Oct 3, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 10/03/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:35 PM in Gardner Auditorium Hearing updated to New End Time