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How to Obtain a Tax Clearance Letter - Massachusetts

Written by Leah Nally

How to obtain:

Application process:

MassTaxConnect (Discern's Recommendation)

  • Under Other Actions, select Request a Certificate of Good Standing

  • For Reason for Certificate Request, select the appropriate reason for your request from the dropdown list

  • Complete the application with your information and submit.

Via Email

Via Mail

Massachusetts Department of Revenue

PO Box 7021

Boston, MA 02204

Things to know:

  • Processing a paper application can take 4 to 6 weeks. The fastest and easiest way to obtain a Certificate of Good Standing and/or Tax Compliance or a Waiver of Corporate Tax Lien, is to login and make request in your MassTaxConnect account or via our online application. Visit our website at mass.gov/dor.

  • Any missing “Required” information will delay the processing of your claim.

  • If you have any questions, call 617-887-6400.

  • If the reason for the request is a professional or health profession license renewal, all returns must be filed and paid, or if in a valid payment agreement, all required payments must be made.

  • There is no fee

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