In October 2023, Massachusetts (MA) passed significant tax cut legislation, which includes: Child and Family Tax Credit. Increased Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit benefits.
To Claim the Credit on Your Tax Return Enter the number of dependent children under age 13, dependents age 65 or over (as of December 31, 2024), and disabled dependents or spouse on Form 1, Line 46a. Multiply Line 46a by $440. Enter the total on Form 1, Line 46.
Your Income Taxes Breakdown TaxMarginal Tax RateEffective Tax Rate Federal 12.00% 8.11% FICA 7.65% 7.65% State 5.00% 4.14% Local 0.00% 0.00%4 more rows •
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue announced withholding tables for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2024. The new withholding method includes a surtax on earnings of $1,053,750 or more. While income under $1,053,750 is taxed at 5%, annual income above $1,053,750 will be taxed at 9%.
How does Massachusetts's tax code compare? Massachusetts has a graduated state individual income tax, with rates ranging from 5.00 percent to 9.00 percent. Massachusetts has an 8 percent corporate income tax rate. Massachusetts also has a 6.25 percent state sales tax rate and does not have local sales taxes.
How to fill out the Massachusetts Employee Withholding Exemption Certificate? Print your full name and home address. Provide your Social Security number. Claim personal and dependent exemptions as applicable. Sign and date the form. Submit this form to your employer.
Claiming a Qualifying Child or Qualifying Relative means you may be able to claim specific tax benefits. Qualifying child: You may be eligible to claim the Child Tax Credit, Child and Dependent Care Credit, Other Dependent Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, or file using the Head of Household filing status.
Overview of Massachusetts Taxes Gross Paycheck$2,125 State Income 4.37% $93 Local Income 0.00% $0 FICA and State Insurance Taxes 7.65% $163 Details23 more rows
Massachusetts continues to enforce the “convenience of the employer” rule, which has significant implications for remote workers. Under this rule, if an employee works from home out of convenience rather than necessity dictated by the employer, their income remains subject to Massachusetts state taxes.