Massachusetts 2023-2024 Regular Session

Massachusetts House Bill H2743

Introduced
2/16/23  

Caption

Establishing a tiered corporate minimum tax

Impact

If passed, HB 2743 would amend Chapter 63 of the General Laws, directly impacting how corporate taxes are calculated in the state. The new tiered system could potentially increase state revenue by ensuring that larger corporations pay a proportionally higher tax rate compared to smaller businesses. This adjustment may also lead to more equitable taxation practices, allowing the state to better fund public services and initiatives that benefit the community.

Summary

House Bill 2743 seeks to establish a tiered corporate minimum tax that adjusts based on a corporation's total sales within Massachusetts. The bill proposes various tax brackets, starting with a minimum tax of $456 for corporations with sales less than $1,000,000, and scaling up to $150,000 for those with sales exceeding $1 billion. This graduated approach aims to impose a fairer tax burden on corporations based on their revenue levels, acknowledging that larger corporations generally have a greater capacity to contribute to state revenues.

Contention

However, the bill may face opposition from various business groups who argue against increasing the tax burden on corporations. Critics may contend that this could stifle business growth, discourage investment, and lead to job losses. Proponents of the bill, on the other hand, are likely to argue that a fairer distribution of tax responsibilities can provide essential funding for public resources and reduce reliance on income taxes for individuals and smaller businesses.

Companion Bills

MA S1788

Similar To Relative to restoring corporate tax rates

MA S1796

Similar To Closing the single sales factor tax loophole

MA S1875

Similar To To require public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers

MA H2856

Similar To Relative to restoring corporate tax rates

MA H4720

Replaced by Study Order

Previously Filed As

MA S1835

Establishing a tiered corporate minimum tax

MA H3057

Establishing a tiered corporate minimum tax

MA S2015

Establishing a tiered corporate minimum tax

MA H2856

Relative to restoring corporate tax rates

MA S1788

Relative to restoring corporate tax rates

MA H2842

Relative to the corporate minimum excise tax

MA H2708

To close corporate tax loopholes and create progressive revenue

MA H2761

Establishing a child and family tax credit

MA H1231

To promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage

MA H2725

Requiring public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers

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