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The Public Waterway Bill
Tax credit offered for riding public waterway buses
Establishing a tax credit for users of public waterway transportation
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would let people who use public waterway rides claim a tax credit, lowering their state tax bill.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Citizens could save money on taxes by taking water buses, encouraging greener travel and easing traffic, while the state gives up revenue.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill proposes a tax credit for users of public waterway transportation.
- It applies to individuals who pay state taxes in Massachusetts.
- The credit would reduce the amount of tax they owe.
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