Massachusetts DOR News

Massachusetts DOR Warns of New Mail Postmarking Timelines

The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) has alerted taxpayers to changes in United States Postal Service procedures that may affect mail postmark dates. Taxpayers are advised to file electronically or mail documents early to ensure timely receipt and avoid missing deadlines for the Tax Year 2025.

Massachusetts Real Estate Sales Withholding Tax Rules

The Massachusetts Department of Revenue has issued new guidance detailing withholding tax rules for real estate sales exceeding $1 million, effective November 1, 2025. Withholding agents are now required to file Form NRW and potentially withhold tax on sales to nonresidents or businesses without a Massachusetts presence.

Massachusetts Department of Revenue Tax Guides

The Massachusetts Department of Revenue has updated its general tax guides for income, sales, corporate, estate, and property taxes. These guides provide information on tax laws and DOR policies, clarifying filing requirements and compliance procedures for residents and businesses.

MA DOR Legal Library - Tax Rulings, Regulations, Bulletins

The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) maintains a legal library containing tax rulings, regulations, and bulletins. This page provides access to various document types, including regulations, technical information releases, directives, letter rulings, and administrative procedures, updated as of February 5, 2026.

Massachusetts DOR February Revenue Collections Up 9.8%

The Massachusetts Department of Revenue reported that February 2026 revenue collections totaled $2.336 billion, an increase of 9.8% year-over-year. This performance exceeded the benchmark by $59 million, driven primarily by increases in withholding and non-withholding income tax.