topic massachusetts tax form vs pdf difference in State tax filing

massachusetts tax form vs pdf difference

Gettingitdone — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:50:49 GMT

My massachusetts line 28, 32, 34 and 37 are calculated as zero ( I qualify for no tax status). These appear as zero on the open turbotax forms. However in the saved PDF, the zeros disappear and there is blank space instead. Can I e file or should I print the PDF, write in the zeros and mail it in?

Re: massachusetts tax form vs pdf difference

BrittanyS — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:45:26 GMT

Yes, you can e-file. You will want to ensure the oval remains checked when the form is printed. The blank space indicates there is no value for the line. Since the value is blank/zero, it is okay to go ahead and e-file the return.

For more information, see the link below:

Form 1 Instructions

Re: massachusetts tax form vs pdf difference

fanfare — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 18:20:58 GMT

It's so annoying when the Form says enter -0- but the tax software puts EMPTY.

@Gettingitdone

@BrittanyS I consider it a bug.