S.2040

Clarifying occupancy excise and internet hotel room resellers

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S2040 clarifies the occupancy excise tax on internet hotel room resellers.

Massachusetts S2040 amends Chapter 64G to clarify the occupancy excise tax on internet hotel room resellers. The tax applies to the total amount charged to the occupant, including any fees not separately itemized. It does not apply to fees separately itemized from the rent. This change aims to ensure clarity and fairness in tax collection for internet hotel room resellers.

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Calendar

Sep 29, 2025

1:00 PM

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

Sep 19, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1