Investors & landlords

Rent is money paid to a landlord for the rental or lease of your principal residence in Massachusetts. The maximum deduction amount is $3,000.  It does not matter if you pay this to an individual or the housing authority.

When you enter into your Massachusetts tax return there will be a number of screens.  Continue through them until you get to

1. Additional Massachusetts Deductions.
2. Select Paid rent to a landlord
3. Enter the annual amount of rent paid