Does MA have different laws from NH when it comes to paying federal taxes if filing as a single person ?

[DanielV01 · Accepted solution]

The IRS does not have different laws from state to state regarding filing status.  Having said that, tax laws changed significantly last year with the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.  For one thing, the standard deduction increased from $6350 to $12000, but the personal exemption of $4050 was eliminated.  Tax brackets were also adjusted.  And MA does tax income, whereas NH does not (unless it is interest and dividends).