S.2025

Establishing the Massachusetts student relief and retention tax credit

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a tax credit for Massachusetts residents who make payments on eligible education loans and complete a degree from an accredited.

The bill creates the Massachusetts student relief and retention tax credit to incentivize students to stay in Massachusetts after completing a degree from an accredited institution. The credit is available to taxpayers who made payments on eligible education loans while being a resident of Massachusetts for more than one entire taxable year. The credit amount varies based on the degree obtained: $1,000 for an associate degree, $2,000 for a bachelor’s degree, and $3,000 for a graduate degree.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 9, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Jul 2

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

Aug 27, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium