26 March 2020 Massachusetts extends SUI tax filing and payment deadline for COVID-19 The Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance announced that employers impacted by COVID-19 may request an up to a 60-day grace period to file quarterly state unemployment insurance (SUI) tax and wage reports and pay SUI contributions. (Massachusetts COVID-19 guidance and directives website.) On March 23, 2020, Governor Baker ordered all businesses and organizations that do not provide "COVID-19 Essential Services" to close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers and the public as of Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at noon through Tuesday, April 7, 2020. These businesses are encouraged to continue operations remotely. The governor released a list of services considered to be "COVID-19 Essential Services" and may remain open until April 7. For more information on how to submit Massachusetts SUI tax returns and payments, go to the Department's website.
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