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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts Senate bill exempts individuals under 18 from state income tax obligations
Last action · July 23, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5596Sponsor: Patrick O'Connor
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What This Bill Would Do
Massachusetts Bill S.2056 exempts residents and non-residents under the age of 18 from state income taxation by restricting income tax requirements to individuals over 18 years old.
- State income tax in Massachusetts is governed under Chapter 62 of the General Laws, which sets forth the tax obligations for residents and non-residents. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Minors under 18 earning income in Massachusetts
Minors under 18 are fully exempted from state income tax obligations on their taxable income.
Employers of minors
Employers are relieved of withholding state income taxes for employees who are under the age of 18.
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Procedural history
7 actions- Jul 23, 2026HouseAccompanied a study order, see H5596
- Apr 1, 2026SenateReporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026
- Nov 18, 2025JointHearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM in B-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
- Nov 17, 2025JointHearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing location changed</span>
- Nov 7, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Feb 27, 2025HouseHouse concurred
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- Feb 27, 2025SenateCommitteeReferred to the committee on Revenue
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Study Order Companion
The bill was accompanied by a study order and cross-referenced with H5596 during the legislative process.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy25Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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