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Lawmakers hear brief pitches for pet adoption tax credit and a Youth-in-Government tax return check-off
Summary
Representative Bruce Ayers asked the Revenue Committee to consider a $300 tax credit for cat adoptions and $500 for dog adoptions (H.3014) to promote shelter adoption; an alum and legislative aide testified in favor of a voluntary tax-return check-off to support the YMCA Massachusetts Youth in Government program (H.3015).
Two smaller proposals drew brief testimony before the Joint Committee on Revenue.
Representative Bruce Ayers described H.3014, a proposal to create an income tax credit for pet adoptions — $300 for cats and $500 for dogs — to encourage residents to adopt from shelters and reduce pressure on animal shelters. "This…
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