FACT CHECK: Tax Cut Would Have Broad Benefits
In two recent analyses, critics of a proposal to cut the state’s income tax from 5% to 4% over three years have decried it as an unaffordable policy that primarily benefits wealthy individuals. The claims are wrong on multiple fronts, and contradicted by the vast majority of voters across income brackets who support this tax cut.
A Wealth of Evidence on Wealth Tax Consequences
The latest U.S. Census Bureau migration data confirms what policymakers and voters feared – the Commonwealth’s high-tax environment is making it harder to retain residents, business, and investment in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Ahead of the State of the Commonwealth, Voters Call for Tax Relief
As Governor Maura Healey delivers her 2026 State of the Commonwealth address, voters across the Commonwealth are sending a clear message about what they want most—relief from a growing tax burden.
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FACT CHECK: Tax Cut Would Have Broad Benefits
In two recent analyses, critics of a proposal to cut the state’s income tax from 5% to 4% over three years have decried it as an unaffordable policy that primarily benefits wealthy individuals. The claims are wrong on multiple fronts, and contradicted by the vast majority of voters across income brackets who support this tax cut.
A Wealth of Evidence on Wealth Tax Consequences
The latest U.S. Census Bureau migration data confirms what policymakers and voters feared – the Commonwealth’s high-tax environment is making it harder to retain residents, business, and investment in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Ahead of the State of the Commonwealth, Voters Call for Tax Relief
As Governor Maura Healey delivers her 2026 State of the Commonwealth address, voters across the Commonwealth are sending a clear message about what they want most—relief from a growing tax burden.
New Revenue Cap Means Responsible Budget Growth
To increase our state’s competitiveness longterm, an income tax cut should be paired with a revised revenue cap – a policy that will appear on the ballot in 2026.
New Data: Income Tax Cut Would Deliver Stronger Revenue Growth
A new original revenue model shows lowering the Massachusetts income tax rate would deliver long-term benefits to the state’s economic growth.
Assessing the Impacts of an Income Tax Cut in Massachusetts: A Technical Analysis
A new analysis of historical budget and economic data looks at the impact a proposed income tax cut would have on revenue in Massachusetts.
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