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Massachusetts Payroll Taxes

Massachusetts requires the following state payroll Tax and withholding forms

Form NHR – New Hire Reporting

Employers must report all new hires to the state of Massachusetts within 14 days of their employment. This form is crucial for tracking employment and ensuring new hires are properly registered for tax purposes. Timely submission is essential to avoid penalties and stay compliant with Massachusetts laws.

Form M941 – Employer’s Monthly Tax Return for Withholding

Form M941 is used by employers to report Massachusetts income tax withheld from employees' wages on a monthly basis. This form must be filed monthly, and it is due on the 20th of the month following the reporting period. Timely filing ensures that your tax obligations are met without incurring late fees.

Important Deadlines for Iowa Payroll Tax Filing

Form NHR (New Hire Reporting)

  • Due within 14 days of hiring a new employee. Prompt reporting helps you stay compliant with Massachusetts regulations and avoid penalties.

Form M941 (Employer’s Monthly Tax Return for Withholding)

  • Withholding Filing Deadlines
    • Form M-941 (Annual Return): For amounts of $100 or less, due by January 31 of the new year.
    • Form M-941 (Quarterly Return): For amounts between $101 and $1,200, due by the last day of the month following the quarter.
    • Form M-941 (Monthly Return): For amounts between $1,201 and $25,000, due by the 15th of the following month, except for March, June, September, and December, which are due on the last day of the following month.
    • More than $25,000:
    • Returns: Due quarterly via MassTaxConnect, by April 30, July 31, October 31, and January 31.
    • Payments: If the withholding is $500 or more, payments are due within 3 business days after the 7th, 15th, 22nd, and last day of each month.

    Stay on top of your deadlines to avoid penalties!

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Additional Information

Penalties for Failure to File and Pay Massachusetts State Payroll Taxes
  • Businesses with over $25,000 in annual withholding taxes that don't pay on time will face a 5% penalty on the unpaid amount.
  • Tax evasion is a serious crime, with fines up to $100,000 for individuals or $500,000 for companies, plus up to 5 years in prison.
  • Not collecting or paying taxes properly is also a crime, punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 and/or 5 years in prison.
  • Employers who fail to file returns, make payments, or submit data correctly could be fined up to $100 for each mistake.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Form NHR (New Hire Reporting): Due within 14 days of hiring a new employee.

Form M941 (Employer’s Monthly Tax Return for Withholding)

Withholding Filing Deadlines
  • Form M-941 (Annual Return): For amounts of $100 or less, due by January 31 of the new year.
  • Form M-941 (Quarterly Return): For amounts between $101 and $1,200, due by the last day of the month following the quarter.
  • Form M-941 (Monthly Return): For amounts between $1,201 and $25,000, due by the 15th of the following month, except for March, June, September, and December, which are due on the last day of the following month.
  • More than $25,000:
  • Returns: Due quarterly via MassTaxConnect, by April 30, July 31, October 31, and January 31.
  • Payments: If the withholding is $500 or more, payments are due within 3 business days after the 7th, 15th, 22nd, and last day of each month.

Stay on top of your deadlines to avoid penalties!

Businesses with over $25,000 in annual withholding taxes that don't pay on time will face a 5% penalty on the unpaid amount.

Tax evasion is a serious crime, with fines up to $100,000 for individuals or $500,000 for companies, plus up to 5 years in prison.

Not collecting or paying taxes properly is also a crime, punishable by a fine of up to $10,000 and/or 5 years in prison.

Employers who fail to file returns, make payments, or submit data correctly could be fined up to $100 for each mistake.

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