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Tax & accounting services in Massachusetts

BATS helps individuals and businesses across Massachusetts with tax preparation, tax planning, IRS problems, bookkeeping and payroll, with advisors who know Massachusetts rules.

Massachusetts tax overview

What to know about taxes in Massachusetts

Massachusetts taxes personal income, and state returns are filed with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Planning has to account for both federal and Massachusetts rules.

Whether you are filing a personal return, running a growing company or answering a letter from the IRS or the state, we pair you with an advisor who works through Massachusetts returns every season.

Massachusetts at a glance

State tax agency
Massachusetts Department of Revenue
Income tax on wages
Yes
Local income taxes
Not common
Cities with pages
5

Rates and thresholds change every year. Ask your advisor for the figures that apply to you.

Services in Massachusetts

Every BATS service is available in Massachusetts

Tax Preparation & Filing

Accurate federal, state and local returns for individuals, businesses, trusts and nonprofits.

Questions

Massachusetts tax FAQs

10 answers about taxes in Massachusetts.

Do you prepare Massachusetts state tax returns?

Yes. We prepare resident, part-year and nonresident Massachusetts returns and file them with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, together with your federal return.

When are Massachusetts individual returns due?

Many states follow the federal April 15 deadline, but some set their own dates. We track the Massachusetts Department of Revenue deadlines for you and file extensions when they are needed.

Does Massachusetts have a sales tax?

Yes. Massachusetts charges sales tax, and local rates can add to the state rate. We help Massachusetts businesses register, collect the right rate and file returns with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.

What payroll registrations does a Massachusetts employer need?

Employers generally register with Massachusetts for unemployment insurance and state income tax withholding, plus any other state payroll programs that apply. We handle the registrations and the ongoing filings.

Do I need to make Massachusetts estimated tax payments?

If you have income without enough withholding, such as self-employment or investment income, Massachusetts generally expects estimated payments during the year, with its own thresholds and due dates. We calculate federal and state payments together.

How are LLCs and corporations taxed in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts applies its own rules to LLCs, S corporations and C corporations, and in some cases charges franchise, gross receipts or minimum taxes regardless of profit. We review how your entity is treated in Massachusetts before you form it or make an election.

I moved into or out of Massachusetts. What do I file?

Usually a part-year return for each state you lived in during the year, with credits so the same income is not taxed twice. Our multi-state filing service handles this.

Can you represent me with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue?

Yes. In addition to IRS matters, we respond to notices and audits from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue when you authorize us to.

Can a Massachusetts business work with BATS remotely?

Yes. We work with Massachusetts businesses through video meetings, secure document upload and cloud accounting software, so there is no need to visit an office.

Which Massachusetts cities do you serve?

We have dedicated pages for Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Lowell, and we work with clients anywhere in Massachusetts.

Tax help for Massachusetts

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