Governor Maura Healey announces proposed tax relief package
The $750 million package focuses on affordability, competitiveness, and equity.
The $750 million package focuses on affordability, competitiveness, and equity.
Healey proposed changes to the tax code that she said will bring Massachusetts in line with other states, making it a more attractive place to live, work and do business.
Tax experts and the IRS itself have warned about smaller refund checks this year due to expiring pandemic aid.
Taxpayers could save on taxes because of a higher standard deduction and more generous thresholds for each bracket.
The IRS says most in Massachusetts will not have to report the tax rebate they received last year.
Millions of taxpayers in the state had been told to hold off on filing their taxes.
WBZ TV's Kate Merrill reports.
Many tax benefits instituted during the pandemic have lapsed, which means some people could see smaller refunds.
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Tax agency cautions Americans not to expect to receive refunds by specific date to pay bills or make big purchases.
WBZ TV's Liam Martin reports.
Any possible refunds will be based on how much each taxpayer paid in.
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