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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
1-800-392-6089 (Toll Free)
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
General Tax Information: 617-887-6367
2023 State Tax Filing Deadline: April 17, 2024
Note: Please wait for at least 10 weeks before you check the refund status on paper returns and six weeks for electronically filed returns.
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 certain investments in startup companies. Additionally, as of 2023, the state imposes another 4% surtax (9% total) 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.
Childcare expenses may be deductible on the state return along with college tuition if the cost is more than 25% of a taxpayer’s state-adjusted gross income. Taxpayers can also claim deductions for their rental and student loan payments. Personal exemptions are also available to Massachusetts state residents. The amount available to taxpayers for a personal exemption depends on their 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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