What to Do if Charged Taxes During the Sales Tax Holiday
If you discovered, you were charged taxes for your purchases during the Sales Tax Holiday weekend:
- Confirm your purchase(s) met the guidelines for exemption from sales tax
- Reach out to the business with your receipt for a refund
You can read more about what to do after the sales tax holiday on the FAQ page.
Tools for Navigating MassTaxConnect
Navigate MassTaxConnect like a pro with the help of the MassTaxConnect Resources page. This one-stop shop for all things MassTaxConnect is packed with links to many tutorials, information on filing returns and payment agreements, third-party access information, a list of tax types covered, and much more. If you have not already, bookmark it.
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Get familiar with our YouTube channel, DOR Media. We’ve curated several playlists that zone in on specific DOR tasks or initiatives like third-party access, small business workshop information, and paid family and medical leave just to name a few. The Division of Local Services also has a YouTube channel where you can learn about property taxes, municipal law, and Prop 2 1/2. Subscribe today and share with your network.
Good Recordkeeping = Good Tax Compliance
A reminder to business owners that flexing your recordkeeping muscles saves time and effort. Good recordkeeping habits will not only help you to prepare accurate sales or meals tax returns all year - it will also help you file an accurate year-end return to report your business income. We recommend keeping separate personal and business records. We also strongly suggest that you familiarize yourself with DOR’s Record Retention Regulation. If you’re a sales and meals tax filer, you’ll want to review Directive 16-1 about electronic recordkeeping.
Dates to Remember
Mark your calendars for some upcoming due dates:
- 9/15/23 – Estimated Payments – third quarter
- 9/15/23 - Deadline to file 2021 tax return to be eligible for the excess revenue tax refund
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