Massachusetts
Sales tax
$0.00
Total with tax
$0.00
Combined rate
0%
Massachusetts sales tax rates
- State rate
- 6.25%
- Local taxes
- There is no local tax on general goods. Cities and towns may add a 0.75% local tax on restaurant meals.
How to work out Massachusetts sales tax
Add the state rate and your local rate to get the combined rate. Then:
- Tax on a price: price × combined rate. At 6.25%, $100 carries $6.25, so you pay $106.25.
- Tax inside a total: total ÷ (1 + combined rate) gives the price before tax. The difference is the tax.
Some goods are taxed at a different rate or not at all, such as groceries in many states. Check the state's page for the item you're pricing.
Selling in Massachusetts? A business that makes taxable sales usually needs a sales tax permit from the state before its first sale. See Massachusetts's seller's permit and resale certificate rules and its remote seller threshold. Our Massachusetts business guide covers registering a company there.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts's state sales tax rate is 6.25%. There is no local tax on general goods. Cities and towns may add a 0.75% local tax on restaurant meals.
Does Massachusetts have local sales tax?
There is no local tax on general goods. Cities and towns may add a 0.75% local tax on restaurant meals.
How do I calculate Massachusetts sales tax?
Multiply the price by the combined rate. At 6.25%, a $100 purchase carries $6.25 in tax, for $106.25 in total. To take tax out of a total, divide the total by 1 plus the rate: $106.25 ÷ 1.0625 = $100.
Sources
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- 1.Massachusetts sales tax rates (official)Checked November 9, 2026
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