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Learn about Massachusetts Tax Amnesty 2024 and the new withholding requirement on real estate sales by non-residents. You can also learn how to stay informed during tax season and throughout the year.

Updated: October 21, 2024

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Massachusetts Tax Amnesty 2024

Tax Amnesty 2024 will be available from November 1, 2024, through December 30, 2024.

During this period, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will waive most penalties for eligible taxpayers who file outstanding returns and pay tax and interest owed for tax periods with returns due by December 31, 2024.

Amnesty is available for existing unpaid tax liabilities, increased tax liabilities reported and paid on an amended return, and new tax liabilities reported and paid on an original return.

To have eligible penalties waived, taxpayers must complete all the following actions by December 30, 2024:

  • Meet specific eligibility criteria
  • Submit an Amnesty Request on MassTaxConnect
  • Pay all tax and interest included in the Amnesty Request
  • File all required returns with DOR

To learn more about the Amnesty Request process, eligible and ineligible account (tax) types, and how to prepare, please see:

New Withholding Requirement on Real Estate Sales by Non-Residents

The proposed rules mandate withholding agents to withhold personal income tax or corporate excise on non-resident sellers' capital gains from Massachusetts real estate sales or exchanges with a gross sales price of $1,000,000 or more.

Visit New Withholding Requirement on Sales of Real Estate by Non-Residents for answers to frequently asked questions. 

DOR Is Hiring Seasonal Staff

DOR is currently looking for seasonal tax staff to join our team and assist us in preparing for the upcoming tax season. Joining DOR as a seasonal staff member provides valuable training and experience. We encourage you to share this opportunity with your network. Many of our seasonal staff return to work with us each year.

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