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Lawmaker hits back at Belichick's claim that ‘Taxachusetts' keeps players away from Patriots

Former Patriots head coach Bill Bellichick is not a man of many words, but he has stirred up quite a conversation about what's known as the "millionaire's tax" in Massachusetts.

Speaking on "The Pat McAfee Show," Belichick referred to the state as "Taxachusetts." He said the Fair Share Amendment, a 4% surtax on income over $1 million in a year, is impacting New England's ability to sign players.

"Once you hit that million-dollar threshold, then you pay more state tax in Massachusetts," Belichick said. "It's just another thing you've got to contend with in negotiations up there.