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Create accurate paystubs for Massachusetts employees with Flat 5% state income tax, plus all applicable deductions automatically calculated.
| Deduction | Rate | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | 10% – 37% | Federal | Progressive brackets based on income and filing status |
| Social Security (OASDI) | 6.20% | Federal | Up to $168,600 wage base (2024) |
| Medicare (HI) | 1.45% | Federal | No wage base limit; +0.9% Additional Medicare Tax over $200K |
| Massachusetts State Income Tax | 5% | State | Flat rate |
| Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) | 0.318% | Special | Employee share of paid family/medical leave program |
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Massachusetts voters approved a 4% "millionaire tax" surtax on income over $1 million in 2022, making the effective top rate 9%. The PFML program has been collecting premiums since 2019.
Massachusetts uses a flat income tax system with a top rate of 5%. Combined with federal taxes and FICA, Massachusetts workers typically see 5 separate deductions on their paystubs. Our generator handles all of these calculations automatically.
Employers must provide a pay stub showing name, hours worked, hourly rate, deductions, and net pay. Must be provided on or before payday.
Employers must pay weekly or bi-weekly. Monthly pay is not allowed for most employees.
A typical Massachusetts paystub includes 5 deductions: Federal Income Tax (10%-37%), Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Massachusetts State Income Tax (5%), Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) (0.318%). Our generator calculates all of these automatically.
Massachusetts has a flat income tax rate of 5%, which applies to all taxable income regardless of income level.
Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) is a state program that provides paid leave for qualifying family and medical reasons. Employees contribute 0.318% of their wages. This deduction appears on your paystub as a separate withholding.
The current minimum wage in Massachusetts is $15.00 per hour. Our paystub generator supports any hourly rate or annual salary amount. Some cities and counties may have higher local minimum wage requirements.
Yes! You can generate a free Massachusetts paystub with a SAMPLE watermark at no cost and no signup required. To remove the watermark for professional use, paid plans start at just $5.99.
You'll need: company name and address, employee name, pay rate (hourly or salary), pay frequency, and the pay period date. Our form also supports optional fields like hire date, EIN, SSN (last 4 digits), additional earnings, and custom deductions.
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