The Massachusetts Formal Checklist is a document issued by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue which provides businesses with a summary of all applicable state taxes and associated filing requirements. It is intended to help businesses understand the state tax laws and regulations, and to ensure that all required taxes are paid and filed in a timely manner. The checklist is divided into two parts: the Federal Tax Schedule and the Massachusetts Tax Schedule. The Federal Tax Schedule outlines the taxes, filing requirements, and due dates associated with federal taxes, such as income tax and payroll taxes. The Massachusetts Tax Schedule outlines the taxes, filing requirements, and due dates associated with state taxes, such as sales and use tax, meals tax, room occupancy excise, and corporate excise. Both schedules also indicate the type of return or form that must be filed and when it is due. There are three types of Massachusetts Formal Checklist: the Annual Checklist, the Quarterly Checklist, and the Monthly Checklist. The Annual Checklist is issued once a year and summarizes all applicable state taxes and associated filing requirements. The Quarterly Checklist is issued four times a year and summarizes taxes and filing requirements for the current quarter and the three succeeding quarters. The Monthly Checklist is issued each month and summarizes taxes and filing requirements for the current month and the two preceding months.