Where Is My Massachusetts State Tax Refund?

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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: Check my Massachusetts Tax Refund Status
Refund Status Phone Support: 1-617-887-6367 or 1-800-392-6089 (toll-free)
General Tax Information: 617-887-6367
2025 State Tax Filing Deadline: April 15, 2026

Note: It takes about 4 to 6 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 8 to 10 weeks for direct deposit requests and an additional week if you requested a paper check.

FAQs

How long to get Massachusetts tax refund?

The fastest way to get your refund is to e-file your Massachusetts state income tax return and choose direct deposit (around 4-6 weeks). However, if your return is incorrect, incomplete, or you filed a paper return, expect to wait a bit longer.

How to check Massachusetts tax refund?

You can check your refund online using the “Where’s My Refund?” tool on the MassTaxConnect website. To use the tool, you’ll need your Social Security number or ITIN, tax year, and expected refund amount.

When does Massachusetts release tax refunds?

Massachusetts processes refunds after returns are received and accepted. While there’s no set issue date for all refunds, most e-filed refunds are issued within 4 to 6 weeks of filing (paper returns may take 8 to 10 weeks).

Note that these are general guidelines. Timing may vary depending on the type of return and the volume of returns being processed by the state tax department at the time. If you have waited longer than the expected timeframe and still haven’t received your refund, use your state’s refund status tracking tool (linked above) or contact your state department of revenue using the contact info above.

Why is my Massachusetts tax refund under manual review?

If your return contains errors, missing information, or is flagged for potential fraud, it may trigger a manual review. Manual reviews take longer to process, which can lead to delays in issuing your refund.

Why is my Massachusetts tax refund being offset?

State refunds can be offset (reduced or withheld) if you owe certain debts, such as unpaid taxes or child support, defaulted student loans, or other unpaid court-ordered debts. Tax agencies have the authority to intercept refunds to pay for certain debts. If you believe your refund offset was done in error, contact your state tax department.

What day are Massachusetts tax refunds deposited?

There isn’t a fixed “deposit day” for state refunds. Basically, once your refund is approved, Massachusetts issues it as soon as possible. Direct deposit usually arrives faster than mailed checks, but the exact day varies depending on when you filed and how quickly your return is processed.

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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