There are some differences between Massachusetts and federal tax treatment of personal income.
Income items included in federal taxable income but not Massachusetts taxable income:
- Social Security benefits are not included in Massachusetts income. For federal purposes, these benefits may be included in federal gross income depending on income thresholds.
- Pension Income is generally included in both Massachusetts and federal income. However, income from certain government pensions is excluded from Massachusetts income. Pensions eligible for the exclusion include those paid by the Commonwealth and its cities and towns, contributory plans of other states, and contributory plans of the federal government.
For more information please check: Mass.gov
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