E-file and Pay Your MA Personal Income Taxes

Updated: December 6, 2023

Overview

E-filing and paying online is fast, safe, accurate, and provides electronic confirmation. 

90% of taxpayers e-file their Massachusetts personal income tax return and receive their refund faster than if filed by paper. 

Listed on this page are options you may have to e-file your personal income tax return — including:

• Vendors affiliated with the Free File Alliance Program
• MassTaxConnect
• Vendor approved self-prepared software.

Please note: DOR does not endorse or recommend any particular tax preparation software vendor.

Due dates

The following Massachusetts tax returns are due on or before April 16, 2023:

• 2023 Form 1: Massachusetts Resident Income Tax Return
• 2023 Form 1-NR/PY: Massachusetts Nonresident/Part-Year Tax Return
• 2023 Form 2: Fiduciary Income Tax Return

Go to DOR Tax Due Dates and Extensions for more information.

Coming soon - Free e-file options: See if you qualify (tax year 2023)

Tax Year 2023 free e-file options are coming soon.

For more information, watch our video on Free E-file Options here.

E-file and pay with MassTaxConnect

Fillable forms are no longer available. If you used fillable forms in the past, you may use MassTaxConnect to file for free.

Do you need help filing your return in MassTaxConnect?

The guidelines will walk you through the steps. There is also a video tutorial.

You can use this free option if you have:

• Been a Massachusetts resident for the entire tax year and
• Filed a Massachusetts return in the past completing schedules seen in the guidelines.

If you can’t e-file with MassTaxConnect, you may still be able to use:  

• Free e-file options (see if you qualify) 
• Approved self-prepared software

If:

• You are required to file a Massachusetts Nonresident or Part-Year Resident Income Tax Return (Form 1-NR/PY), or
• You have to complete a schedule not listed in the guidelines.

Payments

If you can’t make your personal income tax payment in full, pay as much as you can with your tax return. 

Tax payments can be made on MasstaxConnect with:

• Your credit card (for a fee) or
• ACH debit from checking or savings account.

If you are not registered for MassTaxConnect but need to make a payment:

• Go to MassTaxConnect
• Under "Quick Links" select “Make a Payment”
• Select “Individual Payment Type” and select "Next"
• Enter your SSN or ITIN and phone number (in case we need to contact you about this payment)
• Choose the type of tax payment you want to make and select "Next".
• Choose the amount you want to pay and your payment method and select "Next".  
• Review your payment and select "Submit".

Estimated tax payments

Individuals and businesses can make estimated tax payments electronically through MassTaxConnect. 

For more information visit DOR Estimated Tax Payments.

Coming soon - Approved self-prepared e-filing options (tax year 2023)

Tax Year 2023 approved self-prepared e-filing options are coming soon.

What you need to e-file and pay

When preparing to e-file your tax return or make a payment, you will need some or all of the following:

E-file a return Copies of last year’s federal and state tax returns Personal information including: Legal name(s) Birth date(s) Social Security number(s). Records of your earnings (W-2 forms from each employer or 1099-MISC forms if you’re a contractor) Records of interest and dividends from banks (1099 forms: 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, etc.) Proof of health insurance (1099-HC, 1095-B, etc.) Records of tuition payments and student loan interest paid (1098-T) Record of received Social Security benefits (SSA-1099) Record of received pension or annuity (1099-R) Unemployment compensation statements (1099-G) Total child care expenses and child care provider information, including: Legal name(s) Employer ID Social Security number(s). Total rent paid, as well as landlord or rental agent’s name and address Receipts or canceled checks for items such as: Medical expenses Mortgage interest Charitable contributions if you’re itemizing deductions. Bank account and bank routing numbers if having a refund direct deposited.

Make a payment You can choose from several different payment options: Electronic Funds Transfer (ACH Debit)  Credit card Check or Money order. You will need the following: Your legal name Your Social Security number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification number (ITIN) Your payment voucher if you are making a bill payment.

If you have to file and/or pay on paper, visit the Current tax filing season overview page.