In navigating the complexities of financial hardships, understanding and utilizing available resources is crucial. The Massachusetts Department of Revenue offers a beacon of hope through Form M-911, aimed at providing relief to individuals facing significant hardships. This comprehensive form is structured to capture the essence of an applicant's financial predicament, extending from basic taxpayer information to more detailed accounts of government assistance, income sources, and specific hardship circumstances. Importantly, Section A seeks personal details like names and social security numbers of the taxpayers and their spouses, if applicable, alongside contact information. Section B delves into the types of government assistance the taxpayer is currently receiving, an essential aspect that paints a broader picture of the financial aid already in place. Section C and D, on the other hand, probe into the nature and explanation of the hardships, inviting applicants to elaborate on their immediate difficult situations such as incarceration, illness, or homelessness, and provide a detailed account of why they are seeking hardship relief. Through this form, the Department of Revenue opens a pathway for affected individuals to articulate their challenges thoroughly, offering a structured format for both the initiation and the explanation of their hardships. Additionally, it sets clear guidelines on when and how to submit this form, emphasizing the importance of detailed communication in the process of seeking relief. The document also outlines the limitations of hardship approval, making it clear that while some relief can be offered, certain legal and financial responsibilities remain in place. Form M-911 stands as a critical tool for those in dire straits, guiding them towards a potential alleviation of their burdens through a well-defined application process.
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| Form Length | 2 pages |
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| Other names | mass form 911, mass form m911, ma hardship, ma form m 911 |
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Section A. Taxpayer information
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Types of government assistance you are currently receiving (fill in all that apply):
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Section C. Hardship circumstances
indicate any immediate hardship circumstances (fill in all that apply):
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Section D. Hardship explanation
Explain in detail why you are applying for hardship. Attach additional pages if necessary. Nte The Department of Revenue may request additional doc- umentation in support of your claim.
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When to Use This Form
If you have an immediate hardship as the result of a bank levy, wage levy of license revocations, call the Hardship Unit at 617-
Use this form to apply for relief from a significant hardship which may have already occurred or is about to occur if the Department of Revenue (DOR) takes or fails to take certain actions. A signifi- cant hardship means not being able to provide the necessities of life for you or your family. Examples of such necessities include, but are not limited to: food, shelter, clothing, or medical care.
Requesting a Payment Agreement
If you are able to make regular payments, you can request a pay- ment agreement online through Mass Tax Connect at mass.gov/masstaxconnect.
Disputing Tax or Penalties
Do not use this application to request a change in the amount of tax you owe. If you disagree with the amount of tax or penalty as- sessed, you may file dispute online through Mass Tax Connect at mass.gov/masstaxconnect. You may also file a dispute on paper utilizing a Form ABT. For more information about filing a dispute or if you have questions about a bill that you don’t understand, please call the Contact Center at (617)
Taxpayer Information
Enter your name and social security number, your spouse’s name and social security number if applicable and your current mailing address.
Provide a telephone number where you can be reached during the day and an email address.
If you are responsible for taxes related to a closed business and you are requesting hardship relief from a business tax liability, enter the Federal Identification number (FID) of the business.
Income Sources
Indicate any form of government assistance you currently receive. Attach documentation where applicable.
Any additional sources of income must be documented and at- tached to this form.
Hardship Circumstances
Indicate any circumstances that may be contributing to your inabil- ity to earn income or pay your tax liability.
Attach any available documentation that would assist us in our de- termination of your hardship request.
Hardship Explanation
Power of Attorney
If you wish to have a representative act on your behalf, you must complete Form
Where to Submit This Form
Mail this application to Massachusetts Department of Revenue, PO Box 7021, Boston, MA02204 Attn: Hardship or fax to
Hardship Approval Details
*Hardship approval does not eliminate your tax liability;
*Hardship approval does not reduce, stop or eliminate the statu- tory accrual of penalty and/or interest associated with your tax lia- bility;
*Hardship approval does not release nor stop the issuance of state tax liens; and
*Hardship approval does not stop the intercept/offset program.
Hardship Approval Limits Some Administrative Collection Action
*Hardship approval temporarily stops automated bank levy action;
*Hardship approval temporarily stops automated wage garnish- ments;
*Hardship approval may restore a suspended Massachusetts state driver’s license and/or vehicle registration;
*Hardship approval may allow for the renewal of a professional li- cense; and
*Hardship approval may remove a taxpayer from the state’s Public Disclosure List.
Explain the nature of the hardship affecting you or your family. At- tach additional pages if necessary.