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MassCPAs Legislative Brief

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Massachusetts March 2022 Revenue Collections Total $3.858 Billion
The DOR announced March 2022 revenue collections totaled $3.858 billion, which is $802 million (26.2%) more than March 2021 and $427 million (12.5%) above monthly benchmarks.  
 
FY22 year-to-date collections total $27.545 billion, which is $4.961 billion (22%) more than the same period of FY21, and $2.184 billion (8.6%) more than the year-to-date benchmark.     

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“HireNow” Hiring and Training Employer Grant Program
The Baker Administration launched its “HireNow” grant program to help eligible employers hire and train new workers. 

Program Details:
  • Employer Eligibility: Any Massachusetts employer who is in good standing with the Department of Unemployment Assistance and Department of Revenue (DOR) obligations and is not de-barred by the state is eligible (excluding federal, state and municipal governments). Applications must be submitted by the employer, not an education or training partner
  • Application Process: Employers must pre-register online at Mass.Gov/HireNow by providing employer information. Following the employee’s hire and 60-day retention period, employers will submit a final application for funding. The Commonwealth will also approve the planned use of the funds (training costs, signing bonus, etc.) when approving the application
  • Eligible Hires: Hires must be made after March 23, 2022, be retained for a minimum of 60 days and be placed in jobs that are at least 30 hours per week. New hires need to be Massachusetts residents employed in Massachusetts. There are also limits on compensation:
    • Minimum eligible compensation: $14.25/hour (minimum wage)
    • Maximum eligible compensation: $42.50/hour (~$85K annualized)
  • Funding: Up to $4,000 for each eligible employee hired, with a limit of $400,000 per employer. Funds will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis
For more information on this program, click here.
Department of Revenue (DOR) Tax Season Information
Below are links to various DOR webpages outlining important tax season information. The DOR has committed to updating these pages when necessary. If you have questions for the DOR or if there is inaccurate or confusing information listed on their website, please email Larry Liuzzo
State and Local Tax (SALT) Information 
DOR update: Eligible pass-through entities (PTE) must register for the 63D-ELT tax type before making a payment, and not make 63D-ELT payments on other pre-existing tax types. The PTE must file its annual return and make the election before filing the 2021 Form 63D-ELT.  

SALT Links:
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IRS Tax Filing Information
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