DOR MassTaxConnect and Small Business Videos

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

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

Updated: March 18, 2024

New to MassTaxConnect

Here you will find a listing of the New to MassTaxConnect videos.

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

Here you will find a listing of MassTaxConnect's File Returns and Make Payments videos.

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 Estimated Payment*  How to Make an Advance Payment on MassTaxConnect*  Accounting for Advance Payments When Filing or Paying*  File and Pay Boats & Vehicles Sales or Use Tax (ST-6)*   How to Find a Boat or Rec Vehicle Sales Tax Submission (Form ST-6)* 

Business Actions (Including Registration)

Here you will find a listing of MassTaxConnect's Business Actions (Including Registration) videos.

Please note: * Subtitles available in Spanish.

How to Register a New Business in MassTaxConnect*  How to File an Original Business Tax Return​*  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 File for a Certificate of Good Standing When You are Logged In  How to Close an Account* 

E-file Your Personal Income Tax

Here you will find a listing of MassTaxConnect's E-file Your Personal Income Tax videos.

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

Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)

Here you will find a listing of MassTaxConnect's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) videos.

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

Here you will find a listing of MassTaxConnect's Third-Party Access videos.

Please note: * Subtitles available in Spanish.

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

Apply/Register

Here you will find a listing of MassTaxConnect's Apply/Register videos.

Please note: * Subtitles available in Spanish.

How to Register a New Business in MassTaxConnect*  How to File for a Certificate of Good Standing When You are Logged In  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)* 

Small Business Videos

To start all 8 videos from the beginning, press the play button or select a specific video on the right.

1) Small Business Overview 2) Sole Proprietorship 3) Partnerships 4) Sales and Use Tax 5) Payroll Withholding Tax 6) Meals Tax 7) Room Occupancy Excise Tax 8) Marijuana

Other Videos to Review:

How to Register a New Business in MassTaxConnect  IRS Small Business Workshop 

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