I typed your exact sentence into google and found this...so if they have an option for state taxes to be withheld, that means the benefits are taxable to the state.
During your application, you have the option to have state and federal taxes withheld from your weekly benefit. This preference cannot be changed once your application has been approved. If you choose to have taxes withheld, we will withhold 5% for state taxes and 10% for federal taxes.
PFML frequently asked questions for employees - Mass.gov
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