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E-filing is the fastest way to file your Massachusetts personal income tax returns and receive refunds from DOR. Explore your e-filing and payment options.
Updated: March 28, 2024
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Overview
Federal and state income tax returns for Massachusetts taxpayers are due on or before April 17, 2024.
Choose an E-Filing Option
Your options are listed below, including these free offers:
- File your federal and state tax returns using Direct File
- File your state tax return only using MassTaxConnect
Create a MassTaxConnect Account
To e-file your federal and state tax returns for free using Direct File from the IRS and MassTaxConnect, you need to be registered on MassTaxConnect.
You will also need to be registered if you just want to file your state return using MassTaxConnect.
To create a MassTaxConnect account, follow the instructions in the video.
The guidelines and video take you through the process step by step
File Your Federal and State Returns for Free
Massachusetts partnered with the IRS this year to give you a new option for filing your federal and state tax returns for free.
How Does Direct File Work?
To file your federal and state tax returns, follow these steps:
- Check if you qualify to use Direct File.
- Complete your federal return using Direct File.
- Approve the transfer of your federal return data from Direct File.
- Complete your state tax return using MassTaxConnect.
The guidelines and video take you through the process step by step.
File Your State Return Only with MassTaxConnect for Free
You can still use MassTaxConnect to file a state return if:
- You filed your federal return using a program other than Direct File.
- You need to file a return to qualifyfor a Massachusetts (MA) credit.
You can only use MassTaxConnect to file a return if:
- You were a MA full-year resident
- You filed a MA return in the pastand
- All the schedules you need to file are listed in the guidelines
It’s easy to use:
- Answer simple interview-style questions as you go
- The guidelines and video take you through the process step by step
Other Free File Options for Qualified Taxpayers
Qualified MA taxpayers can use these Free File Alliance vendors to e-file for free.
To access the free software option, you must usethe provided links.
IRS Free File program delivered by 1040.comOffer for Free Federal and MA Returns:
Use this URL: https://www.1040.com/IRSFreeFile | 1040NOWFree federal and MA tax preparation ande-file for all who live in MA with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $32,000 or less. This offer is limited to three (3) free tax returns per computer. Use this URL:https://www.1040now.net/freefilema.htm |
IRS Free File program delivered by FreeTaxUSAFree federal and Massachusetts tax filing if:
You must access the FreeTaxUSA Free File website through this link:https://www.freetaxusa.com/freefile2023 | File Free with Cash App TaxesUse this URL:https://cash.app/taxes Cash App Taxes is free for everyone who files with us. Cash App Taxes doesn't support the e-filing of state-only returns, however, paper filing of state-only returns is supported. Cash App Taxes only provides free state e-filing in cases when a taxpayer also e-files a federal return through Cash App Taxes. |
OnLine Taxes at OLT.comhttps://www.olt.com/main/oltstateff/default.php OnLine Taxes at OLT.com would like to offer free federal and free state online tax preparation and e-filing if your Federal Adjusted Gross Income is $45,000 or less, regardless of age. Active Duty Military with an adjusted gross income of $79,000 or less will also qualify. OnLine Taxes at OLT'sFree File website must be accessed through the link above. This offer is also valid from the IRS Free File offer. |
Pay with MassTaxConnect
If you can’t make your personal income tax payment in full,pay as much as you can with your tax return.
Tax payments can be made on MassTaxConnect with:
- Credit card (for a fee) or
- Electronic Funds Transfer (ACH Debit)
If you are not registered for MassTaxConnect but need to make a payment:
- Go toMassTaxConnect
- Under Quick Links, select Make a Payment
- Under Select Payment Type:
- Select “I am, or I represent, an individual who would like to make an estimated, extension, return, or bill payment” and choose Next.
- Enter your SSN or ITIN and Phone Number (in case we need to contact you about this payment)
- Choose the type of tax payment you want to make and select Next.
- Choose the amount you want to pay and your payment method and select Next.
- Review your payment and select Submit.
Estimated Tax Payments
Individuals and businesses can make estimated tax payments securely throughMassTaxConnect.
For more information, go toDOR Estimated Tax Payments.
What You Need To E-file & Pay
Check the following to see what you need to e-file your tax return or make a payment.
E-file a return
| Make a paymentYou can choose from several different payment options:
You will need the following:
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If you have to fileor pay on paper, go totheCurrent Tax Filing Season Overview page.
Resources
Current Tax Filing Season Overview Check the Status of Your MA Income Tax Refund Who Must File a MA Personal Income Tax Return Find a Tax Professional to Help with Your Taxes Set Up a Payment Agreement Amend a Massachusetts Individual or Business Tax Return File an Extension Translate a Website, Webpage, or Document
Phone
Tax Department Call DOR Contact, Tax Department at (617) 887-6367
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