Environmental
The Massachusetts 'Brownfields Tax Incentive' program provides tax benefits to:
AOwners of farmland converted to residential use
BDevelopers who clean up and redevelop contaminated sites under Chapter 21E✓ Correct
CHomeowners who install solar panels
DMunicipalities that establish conservation restrictions
Explanation
Massachusetts's Brownfields Tax Incentive allows qualified businesses that clean up contaminated sites to deduct a percentage of cleanup costs from their state income taxes. This program encourages redevelopment of brownfield properties by reducing the financial burden of remediation.
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