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Fact Check: Stronger Revenue Growth Limit Won’t Trigger Refunds in Tough Economic Times
Proposed changes to Massachusetts’ revenue growth limit, also known as Chapter 62F, will appear on the ballot this fall. Opponents say it will hurt state revenue in tougher economic times. They argue that strengthening the existing limit will provide more tax refunds – even in times of economic downturn for the Commonwealth.
Massachusetts Suffers Nation’s Highest Relative Decline in Million-Dollar Earners
Massachusetts has lost hundreds of thousands of residents over the last couple years. Now, new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) data shows high earners may be a substantial portion of this exodus.
A California-Style Wealth Tax Would Slash Mass’s Startup Economy
Billionaire entrepreneur and prolific investor Mark Cuban is pointing out new concerns over impacts on the Golden State’s startup economy. That should catch the attention of Massachusetts, since some union leaders say they want to adopt a similar tax here.
MA Residents Explain Why They’re Eyeing the Exit
A recent MOA survey found high taxes and high cost of living were top reasons former MA residents moved out. Now, Massachusetts residents are putting those concerns into their own words.
POLLING: Former MA Residents Say High Taxes Were Top Reason For Moving Out
A new survey of former residents shows the Commonwealth’s growing tax burden and overall cost of living are causing people to move elsewhere.
The Trojan Horse Threatening Taxpayer Refunds
Providing tax relief can be an Odyssean task, with each step forward met by a new obstacle. Now, the Commonwealth faces yet another challenge.
Mass is #1 in Education. Can We Keep It?
The latest CNBC States for Business Rankings puts Massachusetts in first place for education. But getting to first place is only half the battle. The challenge is maintaining our education standards long term .
Massachusetts’ “Fiscal Crisis” Doesn’t Add Up
For yet another year, Massachusetts is collecting and spending significantly more than it did the year prior. The continued growth in both revenue and spending indicates that claims like those from the state’s teachers union that the Commonwealth is in a “fiscal crisis” might not carry much water.
CNBC Ranking: MA Among Worst States for Cost of Doing Business, While Overall Ranking Improves
Massachusetts is once again among the most expensive states for the cost of doing business in 2026, according to a new index published this week.
Taxpayers Want Relief. This Proposal Can Give It to Them.
Massachusetts taxpayers desperately want relief. Data shows this proposal could have a meaningful impact on households’ income.
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