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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.