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Where’s my Massachusetts state tax refund?
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue is where you can find your MA tax refund status. Check the status of your Massachusetts tax refund using these resources:
State: Massachusetts
Refund Status Website: Mass Tax Connect
Refund Status Phone Support: 1-617-887-6367 or 1-800-392-6089 (toll-free)
General Tax Information: 617-887-6367
2024 State Tax Filing Deadline: April 15, 2025
Note: It takes about four to six weeks to receive your Massachusetts tax refund if you e-filed and requested direct deposit (add an additional week to receive a paper check). If you filed a paper return, please wait about eight to ten weeks for direct deposit requests and an additional week if you requested a paper check.
Massachusetts state tax brackets
The state of Massachusetts leverages a flat income tax rate of 5% on personal income under $1,000,000, meaning the tax rate remains the same for all filers regardless of tax filing status or income level under that amount.
However, Massachusetts imposes an 8.5% tax on short-term capital gains, a 12% tax on collectibles, and a 3% tax on capital gains earned on certain investments in startup companies. Additionally, as of 2023, the state imposes another 4% surtax on the portion of a taxpayer’s annual income exceeding $1,000,000
Massachusetts tax deductions and exemptions
Residents of Massachusetts cannot claim a standard deduction on their state income tax return.
Taxpayers can also claim deductions for Massachusetts rent payments (not to exceed $4,000) and deductions for college tuition and student loan payments.
Personal exemptions are also available to Massachusetts state residents. The amount available to taxpayers for a personal exemption depends on tax filing status:
| Filer Type | Exemption |
|---|---|
| Single | $4,400 |
| Married Filing Separately | $4,400 |
| Married Filing Jointly | $8,800 |
| Head of Household | $6,800 |
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