Massachusetts Income Tax Exemption for Nonresident Military…

Massachusetts Income Tax Exemption for Nonresident Military Spouses

Massachusetts Department of Revenue

Massachusetts income earned by a qualifying military spouse fully exempt

You do not have to pay Massachusetts income tax on what you earn in Massachusetts if you are the spouse of a nonresident service member and you are only here because of their military orders.

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How to apply

There is nothing to apply for up front. Claim the exemption on your Massachusetts return, and give your employer your home state residency information so Massachusetts tax is not withheld.

What you'll need

Your marriage certificate, the service member’s orders assigning them to Massachusetts, and proof that you and the service member are residents of the same other state or territory.

Eligibility

You are the spouse of a service member who is a resident of another state or territory
Your spouse is in Massachusetts in compliance with military orders
You are in Massachusetts only to be with your spouse
You are a resident of the same state or territory as your spouse

Source

Official source

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