Before starting a business in Massachusetts or before filing taxes for your existing business in Massachusetts, it is imperative to learn and obtain information about Massachusetts state taxes. The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) can assist you with locating tax information and filing your business taxes.

The Massachusetts Department of Revenue has many online tools and online information geared towards helping businesses understand and file Massachusetts state taxes. Use the website for the Massachusetts Department of Revenue to:

1. Obtain tax information for businesses through the Massachusetts local tax resources and Massachusetts state tax resources online.

2. Gather and review applicable tax forms for your business.

3. Register for WebFile for business to be able to file your business taxes online.

4. Take advantage of online tools to assist you with specific tax related tasks.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Locate Massachusetts state and local tax resources online

Prior to filing Massachusetts state taxes or even starting a business in Massachusetts, you need detailed Massachusetts state tax information. You can easily find Massachusetts local tax resources and Massachusetts state tax resources for businesses online.

I recommend: Look at some of the common business publications available from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue to get information about Massachusetts state and local taxes for businesses. Get information about the corporate excise tax for businesses. Obtain information from the state of Massachusetts about employer tax obligations.

Obtain the necessary Massachusetts state tax forms

If you intend to file business taxes with a paper return, you need to obtain the necessary Massachusetts state tax forms. You may also want to locate tax forms so you can familiarize yourself with them. You can easily find the appropriate tax forms for your business by going online to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue's website.

I recommend: Search the alphabetical online forms index on the website for the Massachusetts Department of Revenue to find the forms you need to file Massachusetts state and local taxes. Look for Massachusetts state tax forms by category online.

Use WebFile for business to file and manage your Massachusetts taxes online

WebFile for business is an online application from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue that allows businesses to perform many tax functions online. With WebFile for business, you can file and pay Massachusetts state taxes for your business, report your business wages and manage the registration of your business with the Department of Revenue.

I recommend: Register for WebFile for business online. Take an online tour of WebFile for business.

Use online tax tools to assist you with specific tax situations

Businesses have the opportunity to take care of many tax related responsibilities online. Online tax tools can assist you with many of these tasks, such as new hire reporting and the registration of your new business.

I recommend: Sign in to report new hires in your business with the online new hire reporting system. Register your new business online with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  If you can't or choose not to file your business taxes online through WebFile for business, use business telefile to file or pay Massachusetts state taxes for your business. Get information on business telefile online from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.