Massachusetts income tax calculator
Massachusetts taxes income at rates from 5% to 9%. See your Massachusetts tax next to federal and payroll tax.
Effective state rate 4.7% · top rate 9%. Ranks #44 of 51 for this income (1 = lowest).
Massachusetts income tax in 2026
Massachusetts taxes income at 5%, plus a 4% surtax on income above about $1.08 million (the "millionaires tax"). Short-term capital gains are taxed at 8.5%, which is not modelled.
Massachusetts brackets (single filers)
| Rate | Taxable income over |
|---|---|
| 5% | $0 |
| 9% | $1,083,150 |
The same brackets apply to every filing status.
This is a simplified model: it covers the main deduction, exemptions and brackets but not every state credit. Check the Massachusetts Department of Revenue for your return. More in the methodology.
Questions people ask
What is the Massachusetts income tax rate for 2026?
Massachusetts has graduated rates from 5% to 9% in 2026. Massachusetts taxes income at 5%, plus a 4% surtax on income above about $1.08 million (the "millionaires tax"). Short-term capital gains are taxed at 8.5%, which is not modelled.
How much Massachusetts tax will I pay on $75,000?
Enter $75,000 in the calculator above for your filing status; it shows the exact bracket split, the effective state rate and how Massachusetts ranks against every other state at that income.
Does Massachusetts have local income taxes?
Massachusetts does not have widespread local income taxes, so the state figure is usually the whole story.
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