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    Jun 13, 2012, 12:28 PM
    My job is in New Hampshire but my company is in Massachusetts do I have to pay taxes
    I just got a Job in New Hampshire, the company I work for is based in Massachusetts this company is telling me they have to with hold mass taxes. That does not seem correct to me. So, my question is do I have to have Mass taxes withheld?
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    Jun 13, 2012, 01:01 PM
    Yes, you must have Massachusetts taxes withheld.

    EDIT: The above assumes you're a Massachusetts resident.

    Even if you live in Massachusetts and are employed in New Hampshire, the state of Massachusetts will still take your money. I think this is completely backwards, the state should tax the employer, not the employee.

    We don't call it Taxachusetts for nothing.
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    Jun 13, 2012, 01:50 PM
    Your employer is WRONG.

    Taxation of salary is based on where you LIVE and where you WORK.

    You state in your post that you work in New Hampshire. If you live there as well, then you have NO withholding requirement.

    Unless you live there, Massachusetts has NO LEGAL STANDING to tax your income. If your employer does not believe you, have them call the Massachsuetts Tax Department and ASK!
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    Jun 13, 2012, 03:27 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by AtlantaTaxExpert View Post
    Unless you live there, Massachusetts has NO LEGAL STANDING to tax your income. If your employer does not believe you, have them call the Massachsuetts Tax Department and ASK!
    Ya that's a good point. I was going on the assumption you (cmgriffin) lived in Massachusetts.
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    Jun 13, 2012, 05:06 PM
    I am not a Massachusetts resident. I live and work in New Hampshire the company that hired me is based in Massachusetts. Why would they take taxes from my pay?
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    Jun 14, 2012, 06:29 AM
    You are probably one of a few employees who are "satellite" workers; everyone else in the company works and live in Massachusetts, so they want to treat you the same way.

    Do NOT let them! The rules on this matter are very clear.
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