S.1979

Stimulating small business investment

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S1979 provides a tax credit for small businesses earning up to $500,000 in revenue.

Massachusetts S1979 amends Chapter 63 of the General Laws to introduce a tax credit for business corporations. This credit applies to the first $500,000 of revenue earned by a corporation during a taxable year, providing relief to small businesses. The credit cannot reduce the excise below the amount due under subsection (b) of section 39. This measure aims to stimulate small business investment by easing the tax burden on smaller enterprises.

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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 23

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5596

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