2024 Massachusetts Form 1

What Is Massachusetts Form 1?

Massachusetts Form 1 is used by full-year residents to file their state income tax return. The purpose of Form 1 is to calculate your tax liability for the state of Massachusetts. Nonresident and part-year resident filers will complete Massachusetts Form 1-NR/PY instead.

Read the Am I a Resident, Nonresident, or Part-Year Resident section of the MA Form 1 instructions booklet to help determine if you should file as a full-year resident, part-year resident, or nonresident for tax year 2024.

Who Must File Massachusetts Form 1?

According to the Massachusetts Form 1 instructions, full-year residents must file an income tax return if their gross income exceeds $8,000. You do not need to file a state return if your gross income is $8,000 or less.

Massachusetts gross income generally includes all income before deducting expenses, including some income not subject to federal income tax. If your gross income is below the $8,000 threshold, filing a return may allow you to claim a refund for state tax withheld on your Massachusetts W-2. You may also qualify for the Massachusetts Earned Income Tax Credit or other benefits, such as the Child and Family Tax Credit.

Read the Filing Your Massachusetts Return section of the MA Form 1 instructions book to help determine if you should file a Massachusetts income tax return for tax year 2024.

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How do I track my Massachusetts tax refund?

To track the status of your Massachusetts Form 1 income tax refund online, visit the Massachusetts Department of Revenue website and use their Check Refund Status service. Massachusetts Department of Revenue estimates that you could receive your refund in as few as seven business days if you e-file, compared to several weeks if you mail a paper MA Form 1 tax return. Paper refund checks will usually be issued within two weeks.

To track the status of your Massachusetts income tax refund for 2024, you will need the following information:

• Tax Year
• Social Security Number
• Refund Amount

The requested information must match what was submitted on your 2024 Massachusetts Form 1. You can also look up prior year refunds if you have the requested information available. If not, you will need to contact the Massachusetts Department of Revenue service center by phone or mail.

To contact the Massachusetts Department of Revenue service center by phone or email, use the check your refund status link above. Alternatively, read or print the 2024 Massachusetts Form 1 instructions to obtain the proper phone number and mailing address.

Last updated: January 1, 2025

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