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Ohioworking inMassachusetts
Standard — file nonresident return if onsite

Massachusetts

Work State Tax Rate
Flat 5.0% plus 4% surtax on income over approximately $1.08 million
Withholding Starts
Day 1
Law Last Updated
Jan 1, 2023

Employee Obligations (Which Returns YOU Must File)

If you physically work in Massachusetts, file a nonresident Massachusetts return (tax rate: Flat 5.0% plus 4% surtax on income over approximately $1.08 million). Then file your Ohio return and claim the Ohio IT 1040 Schedule of Credits credit so you don't get taxed twice on the same income.

Employer Obligations (What Your Employer Must Withhold & Remit)

Register for withholding, unemployment, and PFML from day 1. Unemployment applies to the first $15,000 of wages. PFML employer contribution is 0.42% for employers with 25 or more employees.

City & Local Income Taxes (Extra Filings Beyond the State Return)

None for nonresidents.

Other Paycheck Deductions (Disability, Paid Leave, Unemployment)

PFML approximately 0.46%.

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Row last reviewed: May 9, 2026Home state credit form: Ohio IT 1040 Schedule of Credits

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.