Public Hearing Notice  Notice of Public Comment Period for Proposed New Regulation

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws chapter 30A that the Executive Office of Economic Development (“EOED”) will hold a public comment period relative to the adoption of a new regulation, 400 CMR 7.00, entitled “National Guard Hiring Tax Credit”. (“Regulation”).

M.G.L. c. 62 § 6(aa) and c. 63 § 38KK requires the Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD) to promulgate regulations related to a tax credit for employers that hire members of the Massachusetts National Guard. The Regulation sets forth criteria to qualify as an eligible employee and employer, the process to apply for and claim the tax credit, and tax credit limitations.

Written comments will be accepted from April 15, 2024 until 5:00 pm on Monday, May 6, 2024 and may be submitted via email to Robert.McGovern@mass.gov or mailed to: Robert McGovern, Executive Office of Economic Development, 1 Ashburton Place, Room 2101, Boston, MA 02108.  Copies of the proposed regulations may be obtained from the EOED website available at https://www.mass.gov/doc/400-cmr-700-national-guard-hiring-tax-credit-draft-regulations/download.