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SD 3657

Department of Revenue December 2025 Net State Tax Revenue Determination Report

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts law would require the Department of Revenue to file a December 2025 tax revenue determination report to inform state budget forecasting and fiscal planning.

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Bill Summary · SD 3657

Legislative bill overview

SD 3657 requires the Massachusetts Department of Revenue to prepare and file a December 2025 net state tax revenue determination report. This appears to be a procedural bill establishing a specific reporting requirement for tax revenue projections at a particular point in time.

Why is this important

Accurate tax revenue projections are critical for state budget planning and fiscal forecasting. This report would inform policymakers about the state's actual tax collection performance and help guide decisions on spending, reserves, and future budget allocations for the remainder of the fiscal year and beyond.

Potential points of contention

  • Timing and specificity: The bill's reference to "December 2025" as a fixed date raises questions about whether this is a one-time report or an ongoing requirement, and why December specifically was chosen rather than standard quarterly or annual reporting cycles
  • Resource allocation: Creating additional reporting requirements may impose administrative costs on the Department of Revenue without clear specification of what analysis or detail the report should contain
  • Unclear purpose: The bill does not explain what distinguishes this report from existing revenue forecasting procedures, leaving ambiguity about its intended use and legislative rationale

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

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