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S 2057

An Act relative to taxes and fee transparency

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Patrick O'Connor

Massachusetts bill requiring state to increase transparency about tax and fee structures through expanded public reporting and disclosure mechanisms.

Accompanied a study order, see S2757
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Bill Summary · S 2057

Legislative bill overview

S. 2057 requires Massachusetts to establish transparent reporting and disclosure requirements for state taxes and fees. The bill aims to provide taxpayers and the public with clearer information about how taxes and fees are structured, collected, and utilized by the state government.

Why is this important

Tax transparency directly affects public trust in government and fiscal accountability. When citizens understand what they pay and how it's spent, it enables informed civic engagement and informed voting on tax policy decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Creating comprehensive tax and fee disclosure systems requires significant administrative resources and staff time
  • Proprietary business concerns: Some businesses may resist detailed disclosure of tax obligations or fee structures they consider competitively sensitive
  • Competing transparency priorities: Legislators may disagree on which taxes/fees deserve priority disclosure or what level of detail is necessary versus burdensome

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

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