Personal Tax Jobs in Massachusetts

We're tracking 3 live personal tax roles in Massachusetts.

Live roles

3

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Seniority spread

  • Senior/Assistant Manager
    3

Active opportunities

3 live · updated hourly
Adviser Investments logo

Private Wealth Senior Tax Associate

Adviser Investments•Newton, MA, 02459$110k – $140k
Posted 2 weeks ago
Yeah! Global logo

Senior Tax Accountant Trusts and Estates

Yeah! Global•Leominster, Massachusetts, United States$95k – $135kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
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Senior Tax Associate - Real Estate

Aprio•Dedham, Massachusetts, United States$95k – $125kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago

About this market

Market context

Personal Tax in Massachusetts involves the taxation of individual income, including wages, interest, dividends, and capital gains, for residents and non-residents earning income within the Commonwealth. Professionals in this area ensure compliance with Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. c. 62) and associated regulations.

Massachusetts levies a flat 5% tax on most types of income, including wages, salaries, and business income. Certain capital gains are taxed at 12%. Filers must submit Form 1, Massachusetts Resident Income Tax Return, or Form 1-NR/PY, Massachusetts Nonresident/Part-Year Resident Income Tax Return, to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR). Estimated taxes are required if income is not subject to sufficient withholding, generally when the expected tax liability exceeds $400. Massachusetts also has specific rules around deductions, exemptions, and credits that differ from federal provisions.

What's driving demand

  • Annual Tax Filing Season
  • Changes in State Tax Legislation
  • Wealth Management & Financial Planning needs for MA residents
  • Increased enforcement by MA DOR

Regulatory timeline

  • 2023-01-01Massachusetts Voter-Approved Millionaire's Tax (Surcharge on Incomes Over $1 Million)effective
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  • 2020-01-01Tax Rate Reduction to 5% for Most Incomeeffective
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Credentials that matter

  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant)essential
  • EA (Enrolled Agent)essential
  • MS in Taxation (MST)essential

Skills & tools

Form 1/1-NR/PY preparationMA DOR Audit RepresentationTax Research (MA General Laws)Tax Planning (Individual)ProSeriesUltraTax CSCCH Axcess TaxQuickBooks (for personal business income)Microsoft Excel

Frequently asked

What is personal tax in Massachusetts?
Personal Tax in Massachusetts involves the taxation of individual income, including wages, interest, dividends, and capital gains, for residents and non-residents earning income within the Commonwealth. Professionals in this area ensure compliance with Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. c. 62) and associated regulations.
How does personal tax work in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts levies a flat 5% tax on most types of income, including wages, salaries, and business income. Certain capital gains are taxed at 12%. Filers must submit Form 1, Massachusetts Resident Income Tax Return, or Form 1-NR/PY, Massachusetts Nonresident/Part-Year Resident Income Tax Return, to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR). Estimated taxes are required if income is not subject to sufficient withholding, generally when the expected tax liability exceeds $400. Massachusetts also has specific rules around deductions, exemptions, and credits that differ from federal provisions.
What credentials matter for Personal Tax in Massachusetts roles?
Employers most often look for: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), EA (Enrolled Agent), MS in Taxation (MST).
Which tools and systems appear in Personal Tax in Massachusetts job specs?
Commonly cited: Form 1/1-NR/PY preparation, MA DOR Audit Representation, Tax Research (MA General Laws), Tax Planning (Individual), ProSeries, UltraTax CS, CCH Axcess Tax, QuickBooks (for personal business income).
How many Personal Tax in Massachusetts roles are live right now?
3 live roles on taxjobs.ai.