INSTRUCTIONS: MASSACHUSETTS APPLICATION FOR ABATEMENT/AMENDED RETURN (Form CA-6)

Massachusetts residents and businesses who wish to receive an abatement on their taxes or who need to amend an initially filed return do so by filing a form CA-6 with the state Department of Revenue. This document can be found on the website of the government of Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Application For Abatement/Amended Return CA-6 Step 1: At the top of the form, enter your last name followed by your first if filing as an individual. If filing as a business, enter your full legal name.

Massachusetts Application For Abatement/Amended Return CA-6 Step 2: Enter your Social Security or federal identification number. If you file taxes jointly with your spouse, enter their name and Social Security number. Enter your street address, city, state and zip code.

Massachusetts Application For Abatement/Amended Return CA-6 Step 3: In section one, state the issues involved in your request. Provide references to the tax code laws which apply. Attach additional sheets if necessary to outline the facts.

Massachusetts Application For Abatement/Amended Return CA-6 Step 4: In section two, fill in the oval next to the statement indicating your reason for filing.

Massachusetts Application For Abatement/Amended Return CA-6 Step 5: In section three, fill in the oval next to the statement indicating the type of tax return initially filed.

Massachusetts Application For Abatement/Amended Return CA-6 Step 6: In section four, indicate if you are filing an amended return as the result of a federal change.

Massachusetts Application For Abatement/Amended Return CA-6 Step 7: Fill in the oval in section five if filing for a reduction in sales, meals, room occupancy or withholding taxes which have not withheld or collected.

Massachusetts Application For Abatement/Amended Return CA-6 Step 8: Fill in the oval in section six if requesting a statutory hearing.

Massachusetts Application For Abatement/Amended Return CA-6 Step 9: In the section below, space is provided to enter all amended information. Enter the number of the line in question, the original amount and the correct amount.

Massachusetts Application For Abatement/Amended Return CA-6 Step 10: Sign and date the second page. Your spouse, if filing jointly, must do the same. If you wish to appoint someone else to speak on your behalf with the Department of Revenue, complete the power of attorney section.