Resident of Another State
MIT Employees and students whose physical work location is in Massachusetts are subject to Massachusetts income tax withholding. A state withholding record is created upon hire with a status of single and zero withholding allowances. To change this withholding information, you can access your record via Atlas.
See the Office of the VP for Finance’s website for more information.
Work Location in Another State
If you are required to file a state tax return as a resident in another state, you may be eligible for a tax credit in that state for the taxes withheld and paid to Massachusetts. You will need to check with the appropriate tax authority in your state of residence to find out your eligibility and responsibilities.
MIT cannot withhold taxes for the state of which you are a resident if your physical work location is in Massachusetts. If you work in Massachusetts, we must withhold Massachusetts tax. We also cannot withhold taxes for two states.
See the Office of the VP for Finance’s website for more information.
Employees who will be working out-of-state for more than three consecutive months must contact LNS HQ prior to departure. In addition, employees must update their home address information in Atlas, in the “About Me” section and select “Personal Information”.
Working Abroad
For employees working abroad at any location besides CERN, see the VP for Finance website. And contact LNS HR as soon as your plans become firm. Employees working at CERN are exempt from the International People Placement (IPP) team in VPF Tax and Global Operations processes linked above.
For general information on financial costs, tax information, work authorizations and MIT’s presence overseas, click here and scroll down to “Key Considerations for Employment Abroad”.
