You may be required to file a Massachusetts state return if you had taxable income at the federal level. There is no need to submit any Massachusetts state tax forms if the only federal tax form you had to complete was Form 8843.  Sprintax Returns can determine your Massachusetts status if you use the program to prepare your federal tax return, and will then prepare the forms that you will need to file, if necessary.

Additional Massachusetts State Tax Resources:

• Massachusetts state tax forms can be found here.
• Definition of resident versus non-resident for Massachusetts state tax purposes and to determine which tax forms you need to file in Massachusetts.
• List of frequently asked questions, including information about determining your tax residence status in Massachusetts and how to claim a tax treaty exemption in Massachusetts.
• The Massachusetts Department of Revenue is located at 19 Staniford Street, Boston, MA 02115, and can be reached by phone at 1-800-392-6089 or (617) 887-MDOR.

Please note: If you lived or worked in more than one state during the preceding calendar year, you may be required to file a state tax return in each state.