Attention extension filers – Deadline approaching
We are nearly a month away from the October 17th deadline for taxpayers on extension to file their personal income tax return and pay any outstanding tax. Some e-file options may still be available, and possibly some free or low cost tax professional advice for those who qualify. If payments are due with your filing, MassTaxConnect is the fastest way to pay. If you can’t pay all outstanding taxes, pay as much as you can. When you receive a bill, you can request a payment agreement
From the Tax Examiners – sick leave applications ended and non-filer notices
Friendly reminder that the COVID-19 Massachusetts Emergency Paid Sick Leave Program’s application for employer reimbursement ended on April 29, 2022. No new applications will be accepted.
Business non-filer notices were sent out in July. Those who receive a non-filer notice should check the amount due on the notice and file a return if in agreement. For businesses closing accounts or an entire business, log in to MassTaxConnect, choose “Close Tax Account” and choose the appropriate tax type(s). If no longer conducting business in MA, a return is still due for the time the business was operating. It’s important to note that even if closing and account, any overdue returns should be filed to avoid future bills or actions. For payments, use MassTaxConnect to pay or set up a payment agreement.
On the road with DOR – Greater Boston Stand Down for Veterans
Every year (except for some COVID setbacks), DOR staff from the Tax and Child Support divisions team up to attend the Greater Boston Stand Down event for local veterans. This year, the Stand Down returned to Government Center, and we were happy to be back. At the event, DOR had one-on-one time with veterans in need of services or assistance with tax or child support issues. Special thanks to the New England Center and Home for Veterans for having us. Here are a few more images from the event.
New! Changes to the online and paper application for abatement
We made some changes to the Application for Abatement process, both online and to the paper form. The new Form ABT will allow for faster processing. You can read about all the changes on the Hot Topics page.
Class is in session
DOR University has opened the doors of its lecture halls to bring you a series of Small Business workshop videos. These videos cover key information for business taxpayers related to employment taxes, sales and use tax, sole proprietorships, and much more.
Job opportunities at your fingertips
Send us your best and brightest. DOR is hiring for many positions across the agency including tax examiners, seasonal staff, tech staff, auditors, child support and local services professionals and more. You can view all of our open positions at MassCareers when you check the box to select Department of Revenue in the organization section. We will also be attending several university job fairs across the Commonwealth this fall. Tell your students at Bentley, Northeastern, Suffolk and UMass to stop by to meet us.
New and improved
We’re continuing to improve the user experience on the DOR website, one page at a time. Browse our new social media page to read about each platform DOR is on.
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