Massachusetts 2023-2024 Regular Session

Massachusetts House Bill H2854

Introduced
2/16/23  

Caption

Relative to the state tax return filings for annuities

Impact

The implications of HB 2854 on state laws are significant, as it will clarify the responsibilities of fiduciaries in tax reporting. By establishing clear mandates for annual tax returns, the bill aims to enhance compliance and accountability among fiduciaries managing estates or trusts with taxable income. This could also potentially increase state revenue from correctly reported taxable amounts. Furthermore, the revisions could help in reducing ambiguities regarding tax obligations that fiduciaries currently face, thereby minimizing the risk of penalties for non-compliance.

Summary

House Bill 2854 aims to revise the state tax return filing requirements for individuals handling annuities, specifically targeting annual returns made by executors, administrators, and other fiduciaries. The bill amends Section 6(b) of Chapter 62C of the Massachusetts General Laws, stipulating that all fiduciaries receiving more than $200 in taxable income from an estate or trust must file an annual tax return accurately reflecting that income. This change proposes to streamline the process for fiduciaries, ensuring that tax filings are timely and more manageable in scope.

Contention

While details surrounding points of contention regarding H2854 were not explicitly mentioned in the documents, revisions to tax law often invite debate on their potential impact on fiduciary responsibilities and the financial strain they may pose on those managing small estates. Furthermore, there could be concerns from certain stakeholders about the possible burdens imposed by the requirement for annual returns, particularly among less familiar fiduciaries. Overall, the passage of the bill could lead to discussions surrounding the balance between improved regulatory clarity and the practical implications of increased administrative tasks for fiduciaries.

Companion Bills

MA S2344

Similar To Relative to Veteran annuities for surviving spouses

MA H3523

Similar To To increase the annuity for disabled veterans and their families

MA H4720

Replaced by Study Order

Previously Filed As

MA H3153

Relative to the state tax return filings for annuities

MA H3511

Relative to annuities for widows and surviving relatives of veterans

MA H3855

Relative to annuities for widows and surviving relatives of veterans

MA H2720

Relative to the Massachusetts estate tax code

MA H3667

Relative to the Massachusetts estate tax code

MA H3270

Relative to the Massachusetts estate tax code

MA S2344

Relative to Veteran annuities for surviving spouses

MA S2486

Relative to Veteran annuities for surviving spouses

MA HB1631

Repealing provisions relating to the imposition of a personal property tax, powers of commissioners, duties and powers of the board of revision of taxes or county commissioners, certification of returns, offenses of assessor, filing of a return, fixed day of listing and return, penalties for inaccurate return, petition for reassessment, duties of executors and administrators, rules and regulations, offenses of assessor, taxable person or members business entities, duties of recorder of deeds, duties of the prothonotary or clerk of the court of common pleas, further duties of board of revision of taxes or county commissioners on statement of mortgages owed and satisfied and statement of number and amount of mortgages, duties of assessors, valuation subject to appeal, failure to carry out duties, recorders of deeds and prothonotaries payment, usury, interest and repeals; and prohibiting a political subdivision from levying a tax on the ownership, holding or the possession of personal property, including intangible personal property, within this Commonwealth.

MA HB1394

Repealing provisions relating to inheritance tax; in procedure and administration, further providing for petition for reassessment; and, in governmental obligations, further providing for taxability of government obligations.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.