Get Form St-mab-4 - Mass.gov - Mass

Filling out the Form ST-MAB-4 is essential for reporting sales tax on meals, prepared food, and beverages in Massachusetts. This guide provides clear, user-friendly instructions to help you accurately complete the form online.

Follow the steps to successfully fill out and submit your form online.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in the editor.
2. Enter your federal identification number in the designated field at the top of the form.
3. Ensure to select the correct reporting period by indicating the month for which you are filing the return.
4. In the ‘Business Name’ section, write the name of the business or establishment for which you are filing the form.
5. Complete the ‘Business Address’ section with the full address, including city/town, state, and ZIP code.
6. Fill out lines 1a and 1b with the gross receipts from the sale of meals (including non-alcoholic beverages) and the sale of alcoholic beverages, respectively. If there are no sales in these categories, enter '0'.
7. Calculate the total gross receipts by adding the amounts from lines 1a and 1b; enter this value in line 1.
8. Enter the total amount charged for tax-exempt meals on line 2.
9. Calculate the total taxable receipts by subtracting line 2 from line 1, and enter this value on line 3.
10. Compute the tax owed by multiplying the amount in line 3 by 0.05, and write this figure on line 4.
11. If applicable, complete lines 5 and 6 for penalties and interest, and then sum these values in line 7.
12. Review all information for accuracy. Once satisfied, you may save changes, download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Complete your Form ST-MAB-4 online today to ensure timely filing and compliance with Massachusetts tax regulations.