Massachusetts Tax Tables for 2017
The 2017 Massachusetts Tax Tables summarise the state-level rules applied to wages, deductions, credits and taxable income. These tables match the rules used by the Massachusetts State Tax Calculator 2017.
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Massachusetts Tax Tables for 2017
The tables below outline the income tax structure, deduction amounts, state-level credits and payroll-related rules used for Massachusetts in 2017. Massachusetts applies a flat income tax to this filing status. All taxable income is taxed at the same rate, with no marginal brackets. This table shows the single rate used in calculations. To understand how flat tax tables differ from progressive systems, see our Tax Tables guide.
Single – Flat Income Tax (2017)
A single flat tax rate applies to all taxable income for Single filers.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 and over | 5.1% |
Married filing jointly – Flat Income Tax (2017)
A single flat tax rate applies to all taxable income for Married filing jointly filers.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 and over | 5.1% |
Married filing separately – Flat Income Tax (2017)
A single flat tax rate applies to all taxable income for Married filing separately filers.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 and over | 5.1% |
Head of household – Flat Income Tax (2017)
A single flat tax rate applies to all taxable income for Head of household filers.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 and over | 5.1% |
Widowed – Flat Income Tax (2017)
A single flat tax rate applies to all taxable income for Widowed filers.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 and over | 5.1% |
Massachusetts Standard Deduction(2017)
State-level standard deduction amounts for each filing status.
| Filing Status | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single | $0 |
| Married filing jointly | $0 |
| Married filing separately | $0 |
| Head of household | $0 |
| Widowed | $0 |
Massachusetts Tax Tables for Related Years
These related years are often reviewed together for comparing bracket changes, deductions and Massachusetts updates:
Frequently Asked Questions
Student loan interest—MA treatment
MA treatment can differ from federal; enter your deduction value to see the effect.
Interest/dividends detail
Summarize via Schedule B and reflect in your totals for MA.
Household employment taxes
See Schedule H; employer household taxes aren’t your wage withholding.
Is there an MA EITC?
Yes—MA offers an Earned Income Credit tied to the federal EITC. Use EITC mode, then apply MA EITC if eligible.
Does MA surtax affect W-2 wages?
Yes—high incomes above the annual threshold may owe the additional surtax on top of the flat rate.
Important Notes
All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.