May 9, 2024

Mansion Global: Massachusetts Weighs Mansion Tax on $1 Million-Plus Homes

Massachusetts could join the growing number of cities and states with a mansion tax on high-value properties, as it considers a proposal to levy an additional transfer fee on commercial and residential sales above $1 million.

Andrew Boardman

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