S.2088

Relative to modernizing the estate tax

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Modernizes Massachusetts estate tax by exempting estates valued at $5,000,000 or less and adjusting tax credits annually.

Massachusetts S2088 updates the estate tax by exempting estates valued at $5,000,000 or less from tax. For estates exceeding this amount, the tax is calculated based on the federal taxable estate reduced by $5,000,000. The tax credit is adjusted annually to reflect changes in salaries and wages in the commonwealth. This bill applies to estates of decedents dying on or after July 1, 2024.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Nov 18, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

Nov 18, 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

Nov 18, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time