This post is a reference document to support the conversation about Boston property tax bills.
Taxes
Boston Tax Shift Bill
I have reached the conclusion that we should lay aside Boston’s tax shift proposal.
Tax Package Approved
House and Senate negotiators approved a tax package today which I am pleased to support.
State Tax Limit
This post offers some background on the suddenly relevant limit on state tax revenues.
MA Film Tax Credit
Over the past 90 days, more constituents have contacted me about the film tax credit than about any other issue. The credit will sunset next year if we do not vote to extend it or make it permanent. Some kind of change is likely to be made as part of the state budget bill that is currently under debate.
Short-Term Rental Compromise Bill
The legislature has sent a compromise bill, H.4841, “An Act Regulating and Insuring Short-Term Rentals” to the governor’s desk. This bill would tax and regulate the short-term rental hosts and hosting platforms, such as AirBnB. The bill establishes a tax on short-term rentals, that is nearly the same as the tax on traditional accommodations like …