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Personal Income Tax

Learn how to file your income tax return, make a payment, check the status of your refund, and more.

This page includes helpful information on personal taxes, including how to check the status of your return or refund, and how to set up a convenient account via our online MassTaxConnect application. You can also access Department of Revenue (DOR) resources, such as tax forms, as well as references to additional tax help services.

Please note: Personal income tax returns and payments due April 15, 2020, will now be due July 15, 2020. Please visit TIR 20-4 for more information.

Page updated: September 2, 2020.

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Personal Income Tax for Residents 

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Check your refund with MassTaxConnect  Make a tax payment with MassTaxConnect  File an extension for filing Massachusetts Personal Income or Fiduciary tax  

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Create your MassTaxConnect individual account  Explore filing options for Massachusetts personal income tax returns  Pay your personal income tax  Request a Certificate of Good Standing-Tax Compliance or a Corporate Tax Lien Waiver  View the Public Disclosure Tax Delinquents List 

What you need to know

Find personal income tax forms and instructions  Get ready to file your Massachusetts personal income tax return  Mailing addresses for Massachusetts tax forms   Amend your tax return or request an abatement of tax  Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit  Relief from joint income tax liability 
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Tax Department (617) 887-6367
Toll-free in Massachusetts (800) 392-6089

9 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday through Friday

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Additional Resources

TIR 20-4: Tax Filing and Payment Relief for Personal Income and Corporate Excise Taxpayers Affected by COVID-19
Important information for the tax filing season
Who must file a state personal income tax return
Set up a payment agreement
File an extension for filing Massachusetts Personal Income or Fiduciary tax
Protect Yourself Against Tax Identity Theft
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