2023 Massachusetts State Tax Deadlines

Massachusetts Individual Income Tax Filing deadlines and extensions for 2023.

If you are a resident or have been involved in significant business operations within Massachusetts then you might be required to file Massachusetts State Taxes. We look at the most important tax deadlines and tax extensions for Massachusetts in 2023.

C Corporation

Massachusetts C Corporation Tax Deadlines for 2023

You must file & pay Corporate Income Taxes in Massachusetts by April 16, 2024.

Extension to File Taxes in Massachusetts for 2023

You must send payment for taxes in Massachusetts for the fiscal year 2023 by April 16, 2024.

The Extension Deadline is October 15, 2024 to file your Massachusetts income tax return.

Massachusetts automatically grants 6 months extensions on filing corporate income tax returns. This means you do not need to file for an extension in Massachusetts.

This is an extension to FILE, not an extension to PAY - payment is still due April 16, 2024.

Pass-Throughs

Massachusetts S Corporation & Partnership Tax Deadlines for 2023

You must file in Massachusetts by March 15, 2024.

Extension to File S Corporation & Partnership Taxes in Massachusetts for 2023

You must send payment for at least 80% of tax liability Massachusetts for the fiscal year 2023 by April 19, 2024.

The Extension Deadline is September 15, 2024 to file your Massachusetts income tax return.

This is an extension to FILE, not an extension to PAY - payment is still due March 15, 2024.

Form M-4868 for Individuals
Form M-8736 for Fiduciary

Massachusetts Individual Tax Deadlines for 2023

Estimated Tax Deadline for Massachusetts 2023

Estimated tax payments should be made:  

  • April 18, 2023
  • June 15, 2023
  • September 15, 2023
  • January 15, 2024

See Form 1-ES for the amount to pay with each voucher.

Individual Tax Deadline for Massachusetts 2023

You must file & pay Individual Income Taxes in Massachusetts by April 18, 2024.

Applicable forms:
Form 1 - Full Time Residents
Form 1 NR/PY- Non-Residents & Part-Year Residents

Extension to File Taxes in Massachusetts for 2023

You must send payment for taxes in Massachusetts for the fiscal year 2023 by April 18, 2024.

The Extension Deadline is October 15, 2024 to file your Massachusetts Individual Income tax return.

Massachusetts automatically grants 6 months extensions on filing personal income taxes. This means you do not need to file for an extension in Massachusetts.

This is an extension to FILE, not an extension to PAY - payment is still due April 18, 2024.

Estates Tax Deadline for Massachusetts 2023

Massachusetts requires you to pay the Estate Tax within 9 months after the date of death.

Farmer and Fisherman Taxes for Massachusetts 2023

If at least 2/3 of your gross income for the taxable year is derived from farming, you may pay estimated tax at any time on or before January 15, 2024. If you wait until January 15, 2024, you must pay the entire balance of the estimated tax. However, if farmers file their tax return on or before March 1, 2024, and pay the total tax at that time, they need not file estimated tax.

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