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Massachusetts state income tax
Massachusetts state has a population of a little under 7 million (2019) and is renown for its many colleges and universities, including Harvard University, the first institution of higher learning in the USA. The median household income is $77,385 (2017).
Brief summary:
- the income tax is a flat rate of 5%
- no local income tax
- subject to Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) payroll tax
- able to claim state-level exemptions
From Wikipedia
Massachusetts tax year starts from July 01 the year before to June 30 the current year. So the tax year 2021 will start from July 01 2020 to June 30 2021.
Calculating your Massachusetts state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal paycheck calculator:
- figure out your filing status
- work out your adjusted gross income [Total annual income – Adjustments = Adjusted gross income]
- calculate your taxable income [Adjusted gross income – (Post-tax deductions + Exemptions) = Taxable income]
- understand your tax liability [Taxable income × Tax rate = Tax liability]
- minus any additional tax withholdings [Total annual income – (Tax liability + All deductions + Withholdings) = Your annual paycheck]
State payroll tax
| Tax year | Tax name | Percent of taxable wage | Up to taxable wage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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%. |
Income tax brackets
Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
Any | 5% |
Standard deduction
There is no state-level standard deductions.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$4,400 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $8,800 | |
| Dependent(s) | $1,000 |
FAQs
What taxes do Massachusettsan pay?
The state-level payroll tax is 0.75% of taxable wage up to $137,700 and the income tax is a flat rate of 5%.
How much do you make after taxes in Massachusetts?
A single filer will take home $57,620.50 on a $78,000 annual wage.
A married couple will take home $116,158.40 on a combined annual salary of $156,000.