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Wyomingworking 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)

Since Wyoming has no income tax, you won't face double taxation. However, if you physically work in Massachusetts, you may owe Massachusetts income tax (Flat 5.0% plus 4% surtax on income over approximately $1.08 million) and need to file a nonresident Massachusetts return.

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, 2026

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.