Massachusetts Income Tax 2026
Estimate onlyMassachusetts taxes income at a single flat rate of 5%. See the full 2026 bracket table below and estimate your Massachusetts income tax in seconds.
Reviewed by the TryClearTally editorial team · Last updated July 4, 2026 · Methodology & sources
Tax structure
flat
Top rate
5%
Rate
5%
Estimate your Massachusetts income tax
Your income after deductions.
Estimated Massachusetts tax
$3,750
5.00% effective rate
Marginal rate
5.00%
On your last dollar
Effective rate
5.00%
Tax ÷ taxable income
Based on Massachusetts's single-filer schedule. Married-filing-jointly brackets differ in some states, and this ignores state-specific deductions, exemptions, credits, and local taxes. Estimate only, not tax advice.
Massachusetts income tax rate (2026)
Single-filer schedule. Each rate applies only to the income within its range.
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 5% | All taxable income |
About Massachusetts income tax
Massachusetts taxes income at a single flat rate of 5%. Because the system is flat, every dollar of taxable income is taxed at the same 5% rate.
A 4% surtax on income over ~$1M lifts the top rate.
This page applies Massachusetts's published single-filer brackets to the income you enter. It doesn't include Massachusetts's own standard deduction, personal exemptions, or credits, which can lower your actual bill. For your full paycheck picture, combine this with federal tax using our Take-Home Pay Calculator.
FAQ
Massachusetts uses a flat 5% on taxable income (single-filer schedule). A 4% surtax on income over ~$1M lifts the top rate.
Massachusetts figures use the 2026 tax year (PayrollTax API). Estimates for planning only, not tax advice. See https://trycleartally.com/disclaimer.