Schedule U-M: Member’s Income and Expenses (2025)

Massachusetts · Massachusetts DOR · Used for tax years 2025

Massachusetts Schedule U-M reports a member corporation’s income, expenses, and net income before net operating loss and special deductions. It shows unadjusted federal amounts, fiscalization and combined reporting adjustments, excluded income, separately stated taxable income, a

What you'll need

Have the information requested on Schedule U-M ready:

  • The member’s name, federal identification number, and tax year beginning and ending dates.
  • The principal reporting corporation’s name and federal identification number.
  • The member’s tax type, taxable-member status, and group election.
  • The source of the figures, such as pre-consolidation separate-company figures, a separate U.S. Form 1120 as filed, or one of the listed pro forma sources.
  • Income, expense, deduction, and adjustment figures for the schedule’s columns.

The schedule references Form 4797 for net gain or loss and Form 7205 for the energy efficient commercial buildings deduction. It does not state that these forms must be attached.

How to file

The 2025 form is e-file only. Paper returns will not be accepted.

For questions about electronic filing, call 617-887-6367. The form points to Massachusetts DOR electronic filing and payment requirements for more information.

Common mistakes

  • Submitting a paper return: The form warns that electronic filing is required and paper returns will not be accepted.
  • Checking multiple sources for the figures: Under “Figures shown are taken from,” the form says to check no more than one option.

Questions people ask

What does Schedule U-M report?

It reports a member’s income and expenses, including total income, total deductions, and net income before NOL and special deductions.

What amounts do the columns show?

The columns cover the unadjusted federal amount, fiscalization adjustment, combined reporting adjustments, excluded income, separately stated taxable income, and adjusted total.

What group election choices appear on the form?

The choices are affiliated group, worldwide, or neither.

Can I file the 2025 form on paper?

No. The form states that electronic filing is required and paper returns will not be accepted. For electronic filing questions, call 617-887-6367.

Official sources

All versions of Schedule U-M