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HD 1204

An Act establishing a tiered corporate minimum tax

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

Massachusetts bill requiring profitable corporations to pay minimum state tax using tiered brackets to increase revenue and prevent tax avoidance through deductions.

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Bill Summary · HD 1204

Legislative bill overview

HD 1204 establishes a tiered corporate minimum tax in Massachusetts, requiring corporations to pay a baseline tax amount regardless of deductions or credits they might otherwise claim. The bill creates graduated tax brackets where larger corporations face progressively higher minimum tax obligations, ensuring even highly profitable companies with substantial tax shelters pay some minimum state tax.

Why is this important

Corporate minimum taxes directly affect state revenue and business competitiveness. Massachusetts currently loses significant tax revenue when profitable corporations reduce obligations through legal deductions and credits. This bill could generate substantial revenue for state services while potentially influencing corporate location and investment decisions in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Business competitiveness concerns: Critics argue minimum corporate taxes could discourage corporate headquarters, expansions, or investments in Massachusetts compared to states without such requirements
  • Effective rate uncertainty: The bill's actual economic impact depends heavily on tier thresholds and rates—details that determine whether impacts are modest or substantial for different business sizes
  • Interaction with federal policy: Changes to federal corporate tax law could undermine state revenue projections or create compliance complexity for multistate corporations

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

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