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The most commonly requested tax publications offered by the Department of Revenue can be found below. Please note that publications in PDF format require the Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you need additional information or are seeking a publication not found here, please call DOR's main information lines at 617-887-MDOR or toll-free in Massachusetts at 800-392-6089. Upon request, publications are available in an alternative format. Please send your request to: Massachusetts Department of Revenue, Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, PO Box 9557, Boston, MA 02114-9557.

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Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques
Direct Payment Permit
2008 Forms W-2 Magnetic Media Specifications Handbook
2007 Forms W-2 Magnetic Media Specifications Handbook
2006 Magnetic Media Specifications Handbook
2005 Forms W-2 Magnetic Media Specifications Handbook
A Guide to Estate Taxes (Applicable to dates of death on or after January 1, 2003)

Revised 09/22/2010
2002 A Guide to Estate Taxes

Applicable to dates of death on or after January 1, 1997 and prior to January 1, 2003
1996 A Guide to Estate Taxes

Applicable to dates of death prior to January 1, 1997
Guide to Massachusetts Tax and Employer Obligations

A comprehensive online guide to state tax and employer obligations, including what you need to know about unemployment insurance and workers' compensation.
A Guide to the Massachusetts Turnpike Fuels Excise Refund Program

This guide explains the basics of the Massachusetts Turnpike Fuels Excise Refund Program, including who is eligible to participate and how to claim the refund.
A Guide to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue: Your Taxpayer Bill of Rights

The purpose of this publication is to provide taxpayers with general information about Massachusetts tax laws and Department of Revenue policies and procedures.
A Guide to Sales Tax on Meals

Revised 12/20/2010
A Guide to Sales and Use Tax

Revised 10/3/2011
A Guide to Offers in Settlement

This guide explains under what circumstances an offer may be considered.
A Guide to Withholding of Taxes on Wages

Revised 1/27/2012
A Guide to Withholding Taxes on Performers and Performing Entities
Household Employment Tax Guide

Find out what your federal and state obligations are when hiring household help.
2010 W-2 Handbook
Managed Compliance Agreements

A program to simplify the audit process for sales/use tax business taxpayers.
Should You Be Paying Individual Estimated Taxes?

This guide answers the most commonly asked questions regarding estimated taxes. Included are an estimated tax payment schedule and examples of what to do in cases where unexpected income is received.
Should You Be Paying Use Tax on Foreign Purchases?

Revised 8/8/2012
TaxTips for Seniors and Retirees