Who Is Subject to Ma Net Worth Tax?

Massachusetts Tax Information

  • The Massachusetts sales tax is 6.25%. Sales tax is collected by the seller.
  • Nonresidents file returns if their gross income exceeds $8,000 or prorated personal exemption.
  • Retirees pay taxes if their income exceeds $8,000.
  • You can pay your Massachusetts state taxes online or via mail.
  • The itemized deduction for state and local taxes is not available for AMT purposes.

Taxation in Various Countries

  • Tax rates in Malta are progressive for EU nationals with Ordinary Residence.
  • Other expats pay 15% flat tax on income in or remitted to Malta.
  • Spain’s wealth tax is based on assets over €700,000 with an allowance of €1.4 million jointly and a primary home exemption of €300,000.
  • The NIIT is a 3.8% tax on investment income exceeding $200,000 for individuals and $250,000 for joint filers.
  • The Additional Medicare Tax is a 0.9% tax on earned income above thresholds.

Excise Tax Information

  • Sales tax applies to purchases while excise tax applies to specific goods and services.
  • Excise tax is included in the price and isn’t shown on receipts.
  • Consumers don’t directly pay excise tax.
  • Excise tax goes into general government revenue for transport infrastructure.

Corporate Taxation Details

  • Calculating corporate net income starts with federal gross income minus deductions.
  • Corporate credits are separate from deductions.
  • An S-corp filing excise tax can deduct like a C-corp, with exceptions.
  • Corporations file forms 355A or 355B.

Gift Tax Information

  • Nonresidents file tax returns if income is less than $8,000 or exemption, whichever is less.
  • Taxes can be paid online or via mail.
  • It may be useful to itemize deductions even if less than the standard deduction.
  • The TAX deadline is JULY 15th.

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