An Act to increase the commuter tax deduction to reflect rising costs
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
| 4/1/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026 |
| 10/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-10:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J26 | Favorable | 1 entries |
Section 3(B)(a)(15) of Chapter 62 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:- Amounts expended by an individual for tolls paid for through a Fast Lane account or for weekly or monthly transit commuter passes for Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority transit, bus, commuter rail or commuter boat, not including amounts reimbursed by an employer or otherwise. In the case of a single person or a married person filing a separate return or a head of household, this deduction shall apply only to the portion of the expended amount that exceeds $150, and the total amount deducted shall not exceed $1500. In the case of a married couple filing a joint return, this deduction shall apply only to the portion of the amount expended by each individual that exceeds $150, and the total amount deducted shall not exceed $1500 for each individual. Individuals purchasing weekly or monthly passes for the commuter rail may deduct an additional 10 percent of their yearly costs, not to exceed an additional $500 deducted for each individual.
The commissioner of revenue shall adopt regulations necessary for the implementation of this act.
SECTION 1. Section 3(B)(a)(15) of Chapter 62 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:- Amounts expended by an individual for tolls paid for through a Fast Lane account or for weekly or monthly transit commuter passes for Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority transit, bus, commuter rail or commuter boat, not including amounts reimbursed by an employer or otherwise. In the case of a single person or a married person filing a separate return or a head of household, this deduction shall apply only to the portion of the expended amount that exceeds $150, and the total amount deducted shall not exceed $1500. In the case of a married couple filing a joint return, this deduction shall apply only to the portion of the amount expended by each individual that exceeds $150, and the total amount deducted shall not exceed $1500 for each individual. Individuals purchasing weekly or monthly passes for the commuter rail may deduct an additional 10 percent of their yearly costs, not to exceed an additional $500 deducted for each individual. SECTION 2. The commissioner of revenue shall adopt regulations necessary for the implementation of this act.