To make sure you receive the $200 interest exclusion on your MA return, please follow these steps:
- After you enter the interest in the federal return, you will see a screen, Tell us if any of these uncommon situations apply to you.
- Mark the box My interest isn't taxable in my state. (See Screenshot #1, below.)
- Select Massachusetts from the dropdown list and click Continue.
- When you get to the MA return, you will see an Interest and Dividends screen that shows the $200 excludable bank interest. (Screenshot #2)
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