How Do I file an Application for Extension of Time to File for Massachusetts?
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Massachusetts allows an automatic 6-month extension without filing an application if 80% of total tax liability is paid by the return due date. A taxpayer needing to file an extension or make a payment can complete Form M-4868, Massachusetts Income Tax Extension Payment Worksheet and Voucher.
To complete Form M-4868 in Tax Processors Plus Desktop, from the Massachusetts Tax Return Menu select:
- Miscellaneous Forms
- Application for Extension - Form M-4868
This guide describes preparation of the voucher in Desktop. Use the Massachusetts resource below for current extension filing and payment options.
Additional Information:
Massachusetts State Tax Information
Where Do I Set Up Estimated Payments for Massachusetts?
MA: File an Extension for Personal Income or Fiduciary Tax
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