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Stay informed about the income tax extension deadline and the new withholding requirement for real estate sales by non-residents. Learn about short-term rentals, paying boat sales and use tax, e-filing options, and checking your tax refund.

Updated: May 20, 2025

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POSTPONED: Proposed Withholding Requirement on Real Estate Sales by Non-Residents

Under proposed rules, as of June 1, 2025, personal income tax or corporate excise must be withheld on a non-resident seller’s capital gain from the sale or exchange of a Massachusetts property when the gross sales price is $1,000,000 or more.

Non-resident sellers include both individuals and business corporations that do not have a continuing business presence in Massachusetts.

The withholding agent, usually the closing attorney or title company, is responsible for withholding the tax or excise. If a third party is not involved, the buyer will be considered the withholding agent. 

NOTE: This requirement will not go into effect on June 1, 2025. DOR anticipates it will go into effect later in 2025. Non-resident sellers may still have to make an estimated tax payment under the current rules. 

Visit Proposed Withholding Requirement: Sale of Real Estate by Non-Residents for answers to frequently asked questions. 

Tax Extension Deadline Is October 15, 2025

Did you or your clients qualify for an extension? Your return is due on or before October 15, 2025.

Note:

  • An extension allows more filing time, but timely payments are still required.
  • Interest will be added to any due amount, even if the extension is valid.

Track Your Refund

Choose Your E-File Option

Every year, millions of Massachusetts taxpayers:

Using e-file, you’ll make fewer mistakes and get a faster tax refund.

Create Your MassTaxConnect Account

To e-file your state tax return for free using MassTaxConnect, you need to be registered with MassTaxConnect

To create a MassTaxConnect account, follow the instructions in the guidelines and video.

Make Changes to Your Tax Return

Once you file, you or a third party can make changes to your personal income return.

Learn how to amend your personal income tax return on MassTaxConnect.

You can also learn how to register on MassTaxConnect to amend your return online.

Short-Term Rentals

Attention, short-term rental operators, and intermediaries.

If you’re offering short-term rentals, you must:

  • Register with DOR and
  • Get a Certificate of Registration for each property you offer for rent.

An intermediary or operator’s agent must register with DOR using MassTaxConnect.

You do not need to register again if you are already registered with MassTaxConnect.

Pay Boat Sales or Use Tax

To file and pay your boat sales or use tax online:

  • Visit MassTaxConnect and
  • Select the File and Pay Boats & Vehicles Sales/Use Tax link under the File section.

You can also use the QR code to go directly to the form.

Don’t forget to print out a receipt. When you register your boat, you will need proof that you filed and paid your sales or use tax.

You can get a copy of the receipt on MassTaxConnect by selecting Find a Submission in the Quick Links section.

Tax Year 2024 Information

You’ll find resources to help you file and pay your Massachusetts taxes. Updates will be made as information is available, including the Filing Season Overview video.

You’ll learn about:

  • Tax Filing Due Dates
  • How to E-file and E-pay
  • Who Must File
  • Tips for Filing
  • Finding a Tax Professional
  • Tracking Your Refund
  • Amending a Return
  • An Extension to File

Visit the Current Tax Filing Season Overview page for more information. 

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