If the surtax passes, Massachusetts would have one of the highest tax rates in the nation on income over $1 million. And that may understate the upcoming shockwave to high-earners. Since SALT deductions are now capped at $10,000, the effective state income tax rate for individuals making more than $1 million would soar to 9 percent from 3 percent – a remarkable 300 percent escalation. Given the state’s persistent out-migration issues absent a massive tax hike, the state is rapidly entering uncharted territory with no ability to mitigate the damage for years.
February 12, 2018
Income Tax
On State Tax Policy and Migration
If the surtax passes, Massachusetts would have one of the highest tax rates in the nation on income over $1 million. And that may understate the upcoming shockwave to high-earners. Since SALT deductions are now capped at $10,000, the effective state income tax rate for individuals making more than $1 million would soar to 9 percent from 3 percent – a remarkable 300 percent escalation. Given the state’s persistent out-migration issues absent a massive tax hike, the state is rapidly entering uncharted territory with no ability to mitigate the damage for years.
