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Massachusettsworking inArizona
Standard — file nonresident return if onsite
Arizona
Work State Tax Rate
Flat 2.5%
Withholding Starts
After 60 days
Law Last Updated
Jan 1, 2023
Employee Obligations (Which Returns YOU Must File)
If you physically work in Arizona, file a nonresident Arizona return (tax rate: Flat 2.5%). Then file your Massachusetts return and claim the Schedule Z credit so you don't get taxed twice on the same income.
Employer Obligations (What Your Employer Must Withhold & Remit)
Register for withholding and unemployment. Unemployment is approximately 2.0% on the first $8,000 of wages.
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Moving to Arizona from elsewhere · Cross-State Work
Employee/Individual Tax Source: https://azdor.gov/individuals/withholding-tax-individual
Employer/Withholding Source: https://azdor.gov/business/withholding-tax
Row last reviewed: Apr 17, 2026Home state credit form: Schedule Z
This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always consult a licensed CPA or tax attorney for your specific situation. All information researched as of March 21, 2026.