Massachusetts Estimated Tax Payments

Quarterly estimated payment schedule for Massachusetts in 2026, with federal comparison.

Massachusetts Department of Revenue

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-revenue

Federal Schedule (Reference)

Federal Individual Estimated Payments (Form 1040-ES)

Q1

Apr 15, 2026

40 days away
Q2

Jun 15, 2026

101 days away
Q3

Sep 15, 2026

193 days away
Q4

Jan 15, 2027

315 days away

Massachusetts Estimated Payment Schedule

Quarterly dates by entity type. Dates matching the federal schedule are noted.

individual

Q1

Apr 15, 2026

40 days away
Q2

Jun 16, 2026

102 days away
Q3

Sep 15, 2026

193 days away
Q4

Jan 15, 2027

315 days away

Sole Proprietorship

Q1

Apr 15, 2026

40 days away
Q2

Jun 16, 2026

102 days away
Q3

Sep 15, 2026

193 days away
Q4

Jan 15, 2027

315 days away

C Corporation

Q1

Apr 15, 2026

40 days away
Q2

Jun 15, 2026

101 days away
Q3

Sep 15, 2026

193 days away
Q4

Dec 15, 2026

284 days away

Federal vs. Massachusetts Comparison

QuarterFederalMassachusettsMatch?
Q1Apr 15, 2026Apr 15, 2026Same
Q2Jun 15, 2026Jun 16, 2026Different
Q3Sep 15, 2026Sep 15, 2026Same
Q4Jan 15, 2027Jan 15, 2027Same

Entity Types Without State Estimated Payments

The following entity types do not have state-level estimated payment requirements listed for Massachusetts:

  • Partnership MA partnerships receive an automatic 6-month extension.
  • S Corporation Calendar-year due date follows federal timing for pass-through entities.
  • LLC Calendar-year due date follows federal timing for pass-through entities.
  • Nonprofit Nonprofit annual return generally due the 15th day of the 5th month.

FAQ

Does Massachusetts require estimated tax payments?

Yes. Massachusetts requires estimated payments for individual, Sole Proprietorship, C Corporation.

Are Massachusetts estimated payment dates the same as federal?

Massachusetts has its own estimated payment schedule that may differ from federal dates. Compare the dates below carefully.

What form do I use for Massachusetts estimated payments?

Contact Massachusetts Department of Revenue at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-revenue for the correct estimated payment voucher and instructions.