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The NIA is an audit notice issued when Massachusetts DOR believes you owe additional taxes; it identifies the reason DOR believes your tax should be increased. It is not a tax bill: it shows the amount you will owe if you do not dispute it.
State notices follow their own windows and their own appeal form.
The Massachusetts DOR page describes two paths, one if you agree with the change and one if you do not. The response form that came with your letter is where you mark which one applies.
If you do not dispute it, the amount shown becomes what you owe and a Notice of Assessment (a bill) is issued in approximately 30 days.
Massachusetts DOR letters arrive by mail and carry a notice number, your name and the tax year. The Massachusetts DOR does not open contact by text, email or social media, and does not ask for payment by gift card.
Check the notice number against the official Massachusetts DOR site before you respond, and respond only to the address or number printed on the official page.
The NIA is an audit notice issued when Massachusetts DOR believes you owe additional taxes; it identifies the reason DOR believes your tax should be increased. It is not a tax bill: it shows the amount you will owe if you do not dispute it. The Massachusetts DOR page for it is titled 'DOR Notices and Bills — Notice of Intent to Assess (NIA)'.
You have 30 days from the date of the notice to discuss the proposed amount with DOR or provide additional information; in approximately 30 days the Notice of Assessment is issued. The date printed on your letter controls; the Massachusetts DOR page for this notice is the source.
If you do not dispute it, the amount shown becomes what you owe and a Notice of Assessment (a bill) is issued in approximately 30 days.
Massachusetts DOR notices arrive by mail with your name, a notice number and a tax year. Check the number on the official site before you respond, and never pay by gift card or wire on the strength of a phone call.
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