New Certificate of Good Standing

The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) rolled out a new Certificate of Good Standing Web application this week. Taxpayers and their authorized representatives can use this interactive program to apply for and obtain a Certificate of Good Standing in as little as 3 days. This application is the easiest way to obtain a Certificate but should be invaluable for those with pending sales, refinancing or other business reasons that necessitate quick proof that no taxes are owed to the Commonwealth.

Taxpayers and/or their representatives will be asked a series of questions so that we can verify their identity. To simplify the process, please have the following information available before accessing our site: Federal Identification Number or Social Security Number; a list of taxes that the entity files with DOR; the date on which the entity became responsible for each of these taxes, a valid email address and a WFB user id and password if available. Tax professionals will need either their Social Security Number or the PTIN issued by the IRS.

The application is a two-step process. After entering background information, users will be issued an application number and asked to return to the site within 48 hours. The delay will allow us to search our databases to identify any liabilities or taxes that have not been filed. After these searches are complete, taxpayers fully in compliance will be given a choice of printing their Certificate or having one mailed to the address of record. Those with bills will be able to make full payment via Electronic Funds Withdrawal, (EFW) and then print their Certificate. Business taxpayers will be given a chance to file and pay Sales, Meals, Withholding or Room taxes online. 

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