Massachusetts § 28B - Withholding statements; federal taxes
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 28B — Withholding statements; federal taxes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28B. Withholding statements; federal taxes
Section 28B. The state treasurer and other officials having charge of the payment of salaries and wages by the commonwealth and its political subdivisions, respectively, to officers and employees thereof are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to furnish to each such officer or employee in respect of his employment during any calendar year, on or before January thirty-first of the succeeding year, a written statement showing the name and address of, and the salary or wages paid to, such officer or employee during such calendar year, and the amount of the federal tax deducted and withheld under the internal revenue code, as from time to time amended, in respect of such salary or wages, and a copy thereof to the commissioner of internal revenue, or his successor, and to the commissioner of revenue.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 28B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 28B cover?
Section 28B ("Withholding statements; federal taxes") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 28B?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 28B" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 28B apply to my situation?
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