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H 3057

An Act establishing a tiered corporate minimum tax

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Connolly and 1 co-sponsor

Massachusetts bill establishes tiered corporate minimum tax requiring larger corporations to pay baseline taxes regardless of deductions, generating state revenue while raising competitiveness concerns.

Accompanied a study order, see H5309
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Bill Summary · H 3057

Legislative bill overview

H 3057 establishes a tiered corporate minimum tax structure in Massachusetts, requiring corporations to pay a baseline tax amount regardless of profitability or deductions claimed. The bill implements graduated tax brackets based on corporate size or income level, ensuring larger or more profitable corporations pay proportionally higher minimum taxes.

Why is this important

Corporate minimum taxes directly affect state revenue and business competitiveness. Massachusetts would join other states implementing such measures to prevent profitable corporations from reducing tax liability to near-zero through deductions and credits, potentially generating significant revenue for state services while potentially influencing corporate location decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue vs. competitiveness trade-off: Higher corporate taxes may deter business investment in Massachusetts or prompt relocation to lower-tax states, potentially offsetting revenue gains through reduced economic activity and job creation
  • Definition and scope ambiguity: The bill's tiered structure's specific thresholds, inclusion/exclusion of certain business types (small businesses, nonprofits, pass-through entities), and enforcement mechanisms remain unclear without seeing detailed bill text
  • Economic impact on different sectors: Manufacturing, retail, and other margin-sensitive industries may face disproportionate burden compared to high-margin service sectors, creating fairness and competitiveness concerns within the state economy

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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