IRS Authorized E-file Provider for Tax Extension Forms

Massachusetts
State Personal Income Tax Extension

Massachusetts Requires:

  • Individuals should file Form M-4868 to Request an Extension to File individual income tax return Form 1.
Explore More

File Form 4868 and Extend your 1040 Deadline up to 6 Months.

  • File extension in few minutes
  • No explanation Required
  • Quick Processing
  • Instant IRS Approval
Request an Extension Now

E-file 4868 Now and Extend your Federal Personal Tax Filing Deadline

Get 6 Months Automatic Extension

  • Automatic Extension
    (No Explanation required by the IRS)
  • Instant IRS Approval
  • Complete Filing in Minutes
  • Re-transmit rejected return for Free
  • File From any Device
  • US Based Support
Apply for an Extension Now

An Overview of Massachusetts State Personal Income Tax Extension Forms

- Updated March 30, 2023 - 8.00 AM by Admin, ExpressExtension

Table of content

1. Does Massachusetts support tax extension for personal income tax returns?

2. What Form does the state require to file an extension?

3. Deadline to file an extension with the Massachusetts State

4. How do I pay my balance due to the state of Massachusetts?

5. Mailing Address for filing Extension with the State

Does Massachusetts support tax extension for personal income
tax returns?

Yes. Massachusetts requires a separate tax extension Form to be filed with the state department apart from the federal tax extension Form 4868.

Note: You will get an automatic 6-month extension to file your Massachusetts income tax return as long as you've paid at least 80% of the total amount of tax due on or before the due date.

What Form does the state of Massachusetts require to apply for
an extension?

Individuals in Massachusetts need to file Form M-4868 to obtain a 6-month extension of time to file their personal income tax return with the state.

  • Form M-4868- Request For Extension Of Time For Filing Individual Tax Returns

When is the deadline to file Form M-4868 with the state of Massachusetts?

Massachusetts State tax return due date is extended to
May 17.

The actual due date to file Massachusetts State individual tax extension Form M-4868 is April 15 (15th day of the 4th month after the tax year ends for fiscal tax year filers).

How do I pay my balance due along with the extension Form?

If you owe Massachusetts state taxes, you must pay your tax due by the regular due date, or you will be charged with penalties and interest.

To avoid payment delays and for proper application of payment, you can use Connecticut Extension Form M-4868 to submit payments.

You can also pay tax due online or mail your Form using https://www.mass.gov/how-to/pay-your-personal-income-tax

Where do I mail the extension Form M-4868?

Mail the check with the payment voucher to the following address:

Address Icon
Massachusetts Department of Revenue,
PO Box 7062,
Boston, MA 02204.