Do you own a vacation home you sometimes rent to others? If so, there are rules on reporting your rental income and expenses. For example, if you rent out your vacation home only for a short time (fewer than 15 days a year), you may not have to report it at all. That means generally, if [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Taxpayers should file their tax return by the deadline even if they cannot pay the full amount due. If an individual taxpayer owes taxes, but can't pay in full by the May 17, 2021 deadline, they should: File their tax return or request an extension of time to file [...]
This article was published by the IRS. The federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year has been automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The IRS will be providing formal guidance in the coming days. "This continues to be a tough time for many people, and the [...]
You may need to authorize a third party to manage your tax accounts in MassTaxConnect. If you would like to grant access to your CPA or another individual to file and pay on your behalf with the Commonwealth, here's what to do: Once you've logged in to MassTaxConnect, the taxpayer screen will open. Select "Manage My [...]
Mass.gov has a very user-friendly online resource called TaxConnect that provides information about your state taxes. This video tutorial gives you an overview of the MassTaxConnect system, including how to set up an account and/or log in. You'll learn how to pay a tax bill or make an extension or estimated tax payment using the "Make [...]
