Massachusetts Income Tax Calculator
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Updated for 2023 tax year on Jan 01, 2023
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Massachusetts income tax calculation
The Bay State’s economy is backed by technological research and development and the service sector. The median household income is $86,566 (2021).
Brief summary of Massachusetts state income tax:
- state income tax is a flat rate of 5% for all income levels
- no local income tax
- subject to Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) payroll tax
- able to claim state-level exemptions
From Wikipedia
Calculating your Massachusetts state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal income tax calculator:
- Determine your filing status
- Work out your adjusted gross income [Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income]
- Calculate your state taxable income [Adjusted gross income − (Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income]
- Figure out your state/local tax liability [State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability]
- Deduce your state payroll tax liability [Gross income × State payroll tax rate = State payroll tax liability]
- Add up all state and local taxes [State tax liability + State payroll tax liability = Total state income taxes]
State payroll tax
| Tax year | Tax name | Percent of taxable wage | Up to taxable wage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) | 0.75% | $147,000 | If employer of 25 or more employees, 40% of medical insurance portion. Otherwise employee pays 100%. |
| 2021 | Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) | 0.75% | $142,800 | If employer of 25 or more employees, 40% of medical insurance portion. Otherwise employee pays 100%. |
| 2020 | Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) | 0.75% | $137,700 | If employer of 25 or more employees, 40% of medical insurance portion. Otherwise employee pays 100%. |
State income tax brackets
Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
Any | 5% |
State standard deduction
There is no state-level standard deductions.
State exemptions
There is state-level exemptions for all type of filers and dependents. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Personal exemption amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$4,400 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $8,800 | |
| Dependent(s) | $1,000 |
FAQs
How do I calculate my Massachusetts income tax?
Calculate your Massachusetts state income tax with the following six steps.
- Determine your filing status
- Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income
- Adjusted gross income − (Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income
- State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability
- Gross income × State payroll tax rate = State payroll tax liability
- State tax liability + State payroll tax liability = Total state income tax
How much is $78000 a year after taxes in Massachusetts?
A single filer in Massachusetts will bring home $57,840 with an income tax of $20,160.