Boston sends tax shift proposal to State House

Josh Kraft’s tax break for ‘good landlords’ already exists, and the Boston City Council just voted for it
Wu, who is facing a challenge by Josh Kraft in this year's mayoral race, recently slammed Kraft's characterization of the policy, calling it "fake rent control."
After tense debate, Boston City Council passes Mayor Wu’s tax shift legislation for third time
After four hours of tense debate and a series of failed amendments, the Boston City Council overwhelmingly approved a mayoral home rule petition that seeks to shift more of the city’s tax burden
Boston sends tax shift proposal to State House for third time
Boston City Council approved a proposal to shift the city's tax levy away from homeowners on Wednesday, the third time the city has attempted to get state approval on the measure.
Boston City Council passes Wu’s property tax proposal for the third time
Wu revived her effort to soften tax increases for residential property owners in January, refiling a property tax proposal she spent the majority of last year battling to get to the finish line.
Round 3: Boston City Council set to vote on Mayor Wu’s tax shift legislation Wednesday
The Boston City Council is expected to vote on a mayoral home rule petition that seeks to alter property tax rates set by the city in a way that would tax businesses at a higher rate to provide
City Council passes Wu’s tax proposal for third time
Wu's plan would shift the property tax burden onto commercial real estate, away from homeowners. It now heads to the State House, where two previous versions died last year.
Boston City Council approves a new version of Wu's tax cut measure
The measure now goes back to the State House, where the Senate killed a similar measure last year, leading to a large tax increase for homeowners.

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