To accurately determine the correct amount of Massachusetts withholding, employers will rely on Massachusetts Form M4. These resolutions contemplate the board of directors selecting the location and date, setting the record date, appointing one or more inspectors of election.A Massachusetts resident is taxed on foreign earned income even if such income is earned during a temporary or protracted absence from Massachusetts. For a fiscal or short tax year return, fill in the tax year space at the top of the form. Resolutions of the board of directors of a Massachusetts corporation relating to holding the corporation's annual shareholders' meeting. If the allowable Massachusetts withholding exemptions are the same as being claimed for federal income tax purposes, the employee should complete Form W-4 only. MIT employees who are residing out of state (temporarily or permanently) should review the guidelines below to determine residency for income tax purposes. Please note that the annual CPA tax is not included in the deferral. This form explains how much money to withhold for federal income taxes. Note that employees can fill out a new Form W-4 when applicable.