DOR News April 2022

Massachusetts Department of Revenue matters of interest for April 2022.

By The Numbers: Filing Season Facts to Date

As we begin to wrap up another income tax filing season, we’re looking at the numbers we’ve recorded so far. We’ve had just over 2.2 million returns come in and 1.4 million refunds go out the door, totaling more than $1.2 billion. The Contact Center has taken approximately 80,000 calls – up 10% from last year, but down in comparison to other years.

The April 19 Finish Line is Approaching

Just a few days left before personal income tax returns are due. Reminder that tax returns are considered timely if filed by April 19, 2022, for all Massachusetts taxpayers. For those who mail a return, a timely return is postmarked by April 19th. If you or your clients need an extension to file, a 6-month automatic extension could be available if payment requirements are met by April 19th. Those returns will be due October 17, 2022.    

Register Your Summer Rental

Reminder if you own or operate a short-term rental in Massachusetts: make sure you are registering your property(ies) on MassTaxConnect.  All operators and intermediaries must register with DOR. Visit our Room Occupancy Excise Tax page to learn more and watch our registration video.

Form 1099-G and Unemployment Fraud FAQs Updated

We recently updated and added FAQs related to 1099-Gs and unemployment fraud. View the updates  to the last two FAQs in the unemployment section of the “COVID Tax Summary” page.

Last Day to File Employee Sick Leave Claims

The last day for employers to file claims under the Employee Sick Leave program is April 29th. Any new or amended claims can’t be submitted after that date. Log on to MassTaxConnect to submit or amend your claims.

New FAQs added on Elective Pass-Through Entity Excise

Speaking of FAQs, we’ve made some changes to the FAQs related to the new elective pass-through entity excise (63D – ELT). Visit the FAQ page to see the latest information. Some FAQs have been added or updated. You can also view the final TIR.

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