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Massachusetts Payroll
Massachusetts Payroll Topics
The Bay State has a flat income tax system where the income taxes are above the national average. Use the Massachusetts paycheck calculators to see the taxes on your paycheck. For employer tax calculations, use PaycheckCity Payroll.
Massachusetts Tax Information
Withholding Requirements
- Register as an employer on the Massachusetts Commonwealth website
Employee's Withholding Tax Exemption Certificate
: M-4Withholding Method
: FormulaSupplemental Wage / Bonus Rate
: none
Massachusetts Local Occupational Taxes
- None
Massachusetts State Unemployment Insurance (SUI)
Massachusetts Wage Base
: $15,000 for 2023Massachusetts SUI rates range from
: 0.56% to 8.62% for 2023Massachusetts new employer rate
: 1.45% for 2023Massachusetts new construction employer rate
: 5.5% for 2023- Get your unemployment insurance rate: Massachusetts UI agency website
Massachusetts State Disability Insurance (SDI)
- None
Massachusetts Family Leave Insurance (FLI)
Massachusetts FLI employee rate for 2023
:- 25+ employees: 0.63%
- Less than 25 employees: 0.318%
Massachusetts FLI employer rate if 25 or more employees for 2023
: 60% of medical insuranceMassachusetts FLI wage limit
: $160,200 for 2023 for both employers and employees
Massachusetts State Labor Laws
Massachusetts Minimum Wage
: $15.00 per hourMassachusetts Termination Pay
:- Employee is fired — pay immediately
- Employee quits — pay by the next regular payday or the Saturday after resignation if there is no scheduled payday
Massachusetts New Hire Reporting
- Massachusetts Department of Revenue
PO Box 55141
Boston, MA 02205-5141 - Phone: 617-887-7607
- Fax: 617-376-3262
Remit Withholding for Child Support to
- DOR
PO Box 55140
Boston, MA 02205-5140 - Phone: 800-332-2733
- Fax: 617-887-7560
Massachusetts Reciprocal States
- None
Massachusetts Withholding Forms
Massachusetts Payroll Calculators
Calculate your Massachusetts net pay or take home pay by entering your pay information, W4, and Massachusetts state W4 information.
- Massachusetts Salary Paycheck Calculator
- Massachusetts Hourly Paycheck Calculator
- Massachusetts Bonus Tax Aggregate Calculator
- Massachusetts Gross-Up Calculator
- Massachusetts 401k Calculator
- Massachusetts Dual Scenario Salary Paycheck Calculator
- Massachusetts Dual Scenario Hourly Paycheck Calculator
- Calculate Massachusetts employer payroll taxes NEW!
Updated April 2023These free resources should not be taken as tax or legal advice. Content provided is intended as general information. Tax regulations and laws change and the impact of laws can vary. Consult a tax advisor, CPA or lawyer for guidance on your specific situation.
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