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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 14, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Massachusetts, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Updates and Information website, COVID-19 State of Emergency resources or MassTrac's list of bills related to the COVID-19 pandemic

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Description of Program and Relief

Extension for Personal State Tax Returns

Personal income tax returns and payments that would be due on April 15, 2020 will now be due on July 15, 2020. The new due date applies to personal income tax, fiduciary income tax, trust income tax, and income tax due with a partnership composite return that has an April 15, 2020 due date (personal income taxpayers). It also applies to an April 2020 tax installment owed by a personal income taxpayer for repatriated income. Taxpayers who have filed their 2019 returns but have not yet made any required payments have until July 15, 2020 to make the payments.

The first and second installments of estimated tax, which would be due April 15, 2020 and June 15, 2020, will now be due on July 15, 2020.

There will be an automatic extension to October 15, 2020 for personal income tax as long as the amount due for a valid personal income tax extension is paid by July 15, 2020.

Government or Lead Agency

Department of Revenue

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

This income tax relief is automatic and taxpayers do not need to file any additional forms to qualify.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

Not applicable

List of Additional Information

Department of Revenue: (617) 887-MDOR or (800) 392-6089

Additional information from the Department of Revenue is available here.

The relevant legislation can be found here.


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