S.2044

Relative to equalizing the Department of Revenue interest rates

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S2044 amends the Department of Revenue interest rates for unpaid taxes.

Massachusetts S2044 modifies the interest rate applied to unpaid taxes by the Department of Revenue. Specifically, it changes the interest calculation to use the federal short-term rate plus 2 percentage points, computed as simple interest, if tax is not paid by the statutory due date. This change aims to align the state's interest rate more closely with federal standards.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 7, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

Oct 7, 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

Oct 7, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 10/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time