S.2026

Relative to excessive executive compensation

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S2026 amends tax laws to impose an additional tax on financial institutions with high executive compensation ratios.

Massachusetts S2026 amends the state tax code to introduce an additional tax on financial institutions starting from taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027. This tax applies to institutions with a compensation ratio exceeding 100, calculated as the compensation of the chief executive officer or the highest-paid employee divided by the median compensation of all employees. The tax consists of the total excise levied plus an additional 2% of the corporation's net income. This measure aims to address excessive executive compensation within financial institutions.

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Where it stands

Current
Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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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 16

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