(Boston Orange節譯) 麻州大波士頓商會和麻州會計師協會 (MassCPAs)為增加麻州競爭力，公開提出稅務改革建議，呼籲麻州政府修訂遺產稅。降低資本利得稅，取消小企業 (S-corp) 業主必須繳交的附加稅 (Sting Tax)，以及其他的懲罰雇主政策。
兩會聲稱，修訂政策，正是麻州要在今日環境中處於優勢所需要的，最終將確保麻州居民的就業及經濟發展機會增長。
他們提案的目的是要:減輕稅收政策對雇主、創造就業機會者和經濟決策者的負面影響；糾正麻州是異數的稅收政策；刺激新的經濟活動，保護和維持現有的經濟活動；解決百萬富翁稅的意外後果。
麻州會計師協會 (MassCPAs)會長兼執行長Amy Pitter指出，自從百萬富翁稅通過後，該會在2022年12月做的一份會員調查顯示，73%說他們和客戶更常談到更換住所話題，所以他們的提案可以制止這樣的遷移，並增加麻州的競爭力。
他們建議麻州政府更詳細的了解兩會所提建議細節，以及其影響，並和企業、政壇領袖合作，以確保麻州個人及企業可從稅改中獲益。
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and MassCPAs
Release Tax Reform Recommendations
Two Massachusetts business groups released a tax reform proposal today that is designed to improve the state’s competitiveness – and to counter other states’ aggressive pursuits of the Commonwealth’s employers and talent. With three years of historic revenue growth and a structural budget surplus, the state is well-positioned to adopt tax reforms that demonstrate its commitment to building the region’s economy and increasing jobs for residents.
The joint effort by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and the Massachusetts Society of CPAs focuses on policy changes that will ultimately ensure there are jobs and opportunities for economic growth available to Massachusetts residents, both critical factors to achieve an inclusive economy. The goals of the proposed tax reforms are to:
- Mitigate the negative effects from tax policy on employers, job creators, and economic decision makers;
- Correct tax policies for which Massachusetts is an outlier;
- Stimulate new economic activity and protect and sustain current economic activity; and
- Address the millionaire’s tax unintended consequences.
“This proposal for tax reform is exactly what the Commonwealth – its residents, families, and businesses – need right now. To compete and win today, we need to address and solve for the negative effects and unintended consequences that make it difficult to start and sustain a business in Massachusetts and to work, live, and be successful here,” said James E. Rooney, President & CEO, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. “Understanding that tax reform is urgently needed and the issues are incredibly complex, we are proud to partner with MassCPAs and business leaders across the Commonwealth to ensure that Massachusetts remains competitive and is a place where economic opportunity and jobs are in abundance.”
“Advocating for our members and the communities they serve is what we do at MassCPAs," said MassCPAs President and CEO Amy Pitter. "This has been particularly top of mind since the millionaire’s tax passed. In a December 2022 survey of MassCPAs members, 73% said their conversations with clients about changing their domicile have increased, so the proposals we offer are to stop that migration and boost the Commonwealth’s competitiveness. These tax proposals intend to protect and generate economic activity by reducing the negative effects from certain tax law; correct policies that make Massachusetts an outlier; and address unintended consequences of the new surtax. Our efforts are ongoing, and we are grateful to the Chamber and tax and legal experts for their work to keep Massachusetts a competitive state.”
The specific proposals include reforming the state’s estate tax, reducing capital gains tax rates, eliminating the state’s “sting tax” on S-corps, and eliminating other policies that penalize Massachusetts employers. The attached slide deck provides more details on the specific proposals, the context for tax reform, and how Massachusetts compares nationally.
The proposal was developed by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and the Massachusetts Society of CPAs and with detailed input from tax and legal experts.
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