Massachusetts Finalizes 2025 Withholding Methods

Jan. 14, 2025, 6:31 PM UTC

Massachusetts released its withholding methods for 2025, which incorporates the 4% surtax on high earners, effective from 2023, the state revenue department announced on Jan. 13.

Under the withholding methods, the surtax income threshold increased to $1,083,150 for 2025, up from $1,053,750 in 2024. Annual income up to the surtax threshold is taxed at 5%, and any income exceeding the threshold is taxed at 9%.

The value of a state allowance remained unchanged at $4,400 annually or $1,000 for each allowance, plus $3,400 if more than one is claimed. The amount of allowable deduction for blindness or head of ...

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