Massachusetts § 24 - Deductions

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 24 — Deductions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 24. Deductions

Section 24. In determining the amount of the tax payable under sections twenty-two and twenty-three, there shall be deducted all premiums on policies written but not taken, or cancelled through default of payment, and all premiums returned or credited to policyholders during the year for which the tax is determined, but not including premiums returned or credited on reinsurance assumed, provided that all premiums for which deduction is claimed have been included as premium receipts in a return made under section twelve of chapter sixty-two C and a tax assessed thereon.

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 24

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 24 cover?

Section 24 ("Deductions") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Massachusetts § 24?

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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?

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