Due Dates & E-Filing Options
The deadline for filing state income and fiduciary tax returns for Massachusetts taxpayers was April 15, 2025.
If you qualify for an extension, your return is now due on or before October 15, 2025.
Your E-file options are listed below, including free offers:
Create a MassTaxConnect Account
To e-file your state tax return for free using MassTaxConnect, you need to be registered on MassTaxConnect.
To create a MassTaxConnect account, follow the instructions in the guidelines and video.
E-file Your State Return Only with MassTaxConnect for Free if You Qualify
You can use MassTaxConnect to file a state income tax return if:
- You were a MA full-year resident
- You filed a MA return in the past and
- The program supports each schedule or form you need to file.
It’s easy to use:
- Answer simple interview-style questions as you go.
- The guidelines and video take you through the process step-by-step.
You can use MassTaxConnect for free if you need to file a return to qualify for a MA credit.
Complete Your Federal & State Returns for Free with Direct File
Massachusetts partnered with the IRS this year to give you a new option for filing your federal and state tax returns for free.
How Does Direct File Work?
To file your federal and state tax returns, follow these steps:
- Check if you qualify to use Direct File.
- Complete your federal return using Direct File.
- Approve the transfer of your federal return data from Direct File.
- Complete your state tax return using MassTaxConnect.
The guidelines and video will take you through the state return process step by step.
Other Free File Options for Qualified Taxpayers
Qualified MA taxpayers can use these Free File Alliance vendors to e-file for free.
To access the free software option, you must use the provided link for each vendor below.
1040Now | FreeTaxUSA | Online Taxes at OLT.com |
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1040Now Offer: "Free federal and MA tax preparation & e-file for all who live in MA with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $32,000 or less. This offer is limited to three (3) free tax returns per computer." Go to 1040Now to lean more. | FreeTaxUSA is offering free electronic preparation and filing services for both Federal and Massachusetts tax returns to eligible Massachusetts taxpayers. To be eligible, taxpayers must have:
Go to FreeTaxUSA to learn more. | Online Taxes at OLT.com would like to offer free federal and free state online tax preparation and e-filing if your Federal Adjusted Gross Income is $48,000 or less, regardless of age. Activity Duty Military with an adjusted gross income of $84,000 or less will also qualify. Go to OnLine Taxes at OLT to learn more |
1040.com | TaxSlayer |
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1040.com offer for Free Federal and Massachusetts Returns:
Go to 1040.com to learn more. | TaxSlayer Offer:
Go to TaxSlayer to learn more. |
Some approved vendors offer free services to qualified taxpayers but are not part of the Free File Alliance.
Please note: DOR does not endorse or recommend any specific tax preparation software vendor.
E-file with Approved Tax Software
The following vendors were approved by DOR to e-file self-prepared tax returns.
- 1040.com
- 1040Now
- Express1040
- ezTaxReturn.com
- FileYourTaxes.com
- FreeTaxUSA
- Online Taxes (OLT)
- TaxAct
- TaxHawk
- Taxslayer
If a vendor is not listed, go to their website to confirm if they offer the tax services you need.
Please note: DOR does not endorse or recommend any specific tax preparation software vendor.
Pay with MassTaxConnect
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:
- Credit card (for a fee) or
- Electronic Funds Transfer (ACH Debit)
If you are not registered for MassTaxConnect but need to make a payment:
- Go to MassTaxConnect
- Under Quick Links, select Make a Payment
- Under Select Payment Type:
- Select “I am, or I represent, an individual who would like to make an estimated, extension, return, or bill payment” and choose 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.
If you have to file or pay on paper, go to the Current Tax Filing Season Overview page.
Estimated Tax Payments
Individuals and businesses can make estimated tax payments securely through MassTaxConnect.
For more information, go to DOR Estimated Tax Payments.
What You Need To E-file & Pay
Check the following to see what you need to e-file your tax return or make a payment.
E-file a Return | Make a Payment |
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You will need some or all of the following:
| You can choose from several different payment options:
You will need the following:
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Filing Season Updates & Video
Are you looking for the latest tax news and updates?
Go to:
- Current Filing Season Overview
- 2024 Personal Income and Corporate Excise Tax Law Changes
- What's Trending
Take a look at this year's Filing Season Video and Resources (PDF). Learn about recent legislative changes, DOR initiatives and forms updates.
After watching the video below, take the video follow-up survey.
Resources
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