DOR MassTaxConnect and Small Business Videos

These short DOR YouTube videos demonstrate how to navigate MassTaxConnect. The small business videos guide new business owners who are unfamiliar with Massachusetts tax law requirements. All videos serve both beginners and experienced users.

Spanish subtitles are available for videos noted with an asterisk (*).

Updated: June 24, 2025

New to MassTaxConnect

To view the New to MassTaxConnect videos one at a time or in succession, go to the New to MassTaxConnect video playlist. You may also choose a New to MassTaxConnect video from the list below. 

Please note: * Subtitles available in Spanish.

Overview of MassTaxConnect*  How an Individual Taxpayer Can Create a MassTaxConnect Logon Account  How to Log in to MassTaxConnect for the First Time​*  Understanding Two-Step Verification in MassTaxConnect*  How to View Account Details*  How to View Taxpayer Details, Messages, and Correspondence*  How to Register a New Business in MassTaxConnect*  How to Use Client Management*  How to Create a Security Group*  How to Associate a Security Group to a Secondary Logon*  How to Reset Your Password*  How to Print a Return Filed in MassTaxConnect* 

File Returns & Make Payments

To view MassTaxConnect's File Returns or Make Payments videos, one at a time or in succession, go to the File Returns or Payments playlists. You may also choose a File Returns or Payments video from the list below. 

For estimated tax videos, go to the estimated payments section on this page. 

Please note: * Subtitles available in Spanish.

Free Income Tax Filing for Full Year Residents  How to File an Original Business Tax Return​*  How Can I get a Copy of a Return I Filed?*  How to Amend a Previously Filed Tax Return  How to Print a Return Filed in MassTaxConnect*  How to Make a Bill Payment Without Logging In*  How to Request a Payment Plan*  How to Make an Advance Payment on MassTaxConnect*  Accounting for Advance Payments When Filing or Paying*  How to Find a Boat or Rec Vehicle Sales Tax Submission (Form ST-6)*  How to Register & File Meals, Food & Beverage Returns 

Estimated Payments

To view the Estimated Payments videos one at a time or in succession, go to the Estimated Payments video playlist. You may also choose an Estimated Payments video from the list below. 

How to Make an Estimated Payment for Personal Income Tax Without Logging Into MassTaxConnect  How to Make an Estimated Payment For Personal Income Tax While Logged Into MassTaxConnect  How to Make an Estimated Payment for Businesses 

Business Actions (Including Registration)

To view MassTaxConnect's Business Actions (Including Registration) videos one at a time or in succession, go to the Business Actions (Including Registration) playlist. You may also choose a Business Actions video from the list below.

Please note: * Subtitles available in Spanish.

How to Register a New Business in MassTaxConnect*  How to File an Original Business Tax Return​*  How to Make an Estimated Payment for Businesses  How Employers E-file Annual 1099 and W-2 Reports  How to Submit a New Hire Report*  How to Add an Account Type to an Existing Location​  How to Close an Account*  Meals, Food & Beverage Tax 

E-file Your Personal Income Tax

To view MassTaxConnect 's E-file Your Personal Income Tax videos one at a time or in succession, go to the E-file Your Personal Income Tax playlist. You may also choose an E-file Your Personal Income Tax video from the list below.

Free Income Tax Filing for Full Year Residents  Free E-file Options  Tips for Filing Personal Income Taxes 

Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)

To view MassTaxConnect's Paid Family and Medical Leave videos one at a time or in succession, go to the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) playlist. You may also choose a PFML video from the list below.

Please note: * Subtitles available in Spanish.

How to Register for Paid Family and Medical Leave Contributions*  How to File a Return and Remit a Contribution for Paid Family and Medical Leave​*  How to Opt in and Contribute to Paid Family and Medical Leave as a Self-Employed Individual*  How to Upload an Excel Spreadsheet When Filing a Tax Return on MassTaxConnect*   How to Request a Paid Family and Medical Leave Exemption* 

Third-Party Access

To view MassTaxConnect's Third-Party Access videos one at a time or in succession, go to the Third-Party Access playlist. You may also choose a Third Party Access video from the list below.

Please note: * Subtitles available in Spanish.

How to Request to Manage Another Taxpayer’s Account*  Adding a Secondary Logon to An Account* 

Apply/Register

To view MassTaxConnect's Apply/Register videos one at a time or in succession, go to the Apply/Register playlist. You may also choose an Apply/Register video from the list below.

Please note: * Subtitles available in Spanish.

How to Register a New Business in MassTaxConnect*  Applying for Emergency Paid Sick Leave Reimbursement*  File and Pay Boats & Vehicles Sales or Use tax (Form ST-6)*  How to Find a Boat or Rec Vehicle Sales Tax Submission (Form ST-6)*  How to Register for Meals, Food, & Beverage Tax 

Small Business Videos

To view DOR's Small Business videos one at a time or in succession, go to the Small Business Workshop playlist. You may also choose a Small Business video from the list below.

Small Business Overview  Sole Proprietorship  Partnerships  Sales and Use Tax  Payroll Withholding Tax  Meals, Food & Beverage Tax  Room Occupancy Excise Tax  Marijuana 

Other Videos to Review:

Please note: * Subtitles available in Spanish.

How to Register a New Business in MassTaxConnect*  How to File an Original Business Tax Return​*  Overview of MassTaxConnect* 

Get More Help & Provide Feedback

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Thank you for watching DOR's MassTaxConnect and Small Business YouTube videos. We hope you found our videos to be helpful.