S.2087

Relative to the short term capital gains rate to make Massachusetts more competitive

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S2087 proposes to adjust the short term capital gains tax rates to make the state more competitive.

Massachusetts S2087 amends the short term capital gains tax rates to enhance the state's competitiveness. The bill modifies Section 8 of Chapter 50 of the Acts of 2023, reducing the tax rates from 8.5 percent to 5.18 percent and 5 percent. These changes aim to attract more investors by making Massachusetts more financially appealing. The adjustments will take effect in subsequent fiscal years following the bill's passage.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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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 23

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5596

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