S.1981

Relative to graduate student loan deductions

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S1981 amends tax law to allow deductions for graduate student loan interest.

Massachusetts S1981 amends the state tax law to include graduate student loan interest as a deductible expense. This change means that individuals repaying graduate student loans can now deduct the interest they pay from their taxable income, potentially reducing their tax liability. The bill specifically modifies Section 3 of chapter 62 of the General Laws to include "graduate" alongside "undergraduate" in the relevant tax deduction provisions.

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Where it stands

Current
Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Nov 18, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

Nov 18, 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

Nov 18, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time