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Trying to figure out how much sales tax to charge in Massachusetts? Let our easy-to-use Massachusetts Sales Tax Calculator handle it for you. Simply enter the total purchase amount and the sales tax rate, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Massachusetts imposes a flat statewide sales tax rate of 6.25%1 on most retail sales of goods and certain services. Unlike many states, Massachusetts does not allow local jurisdictions to impose additional sales tax, so the rate is consistent across the entire state.
Use our calculator to determine exactly how much sales tax you owe.
To calculate the sales tax amount in Massachusetts, use the state’s flat tax rate of 6.25%, which applies uniformly across the state. Since Massachusetts does not impose additional local taxes, the rate stays the same no matter where you buy or sell goods.
Here’s how to calculate:
Multiply the Purchase Amount by the applicable Sales Tax Rate (6.25%) to get the Sales Tax amount
Add the Sales Tax to the original Purchase Amount to find the Total Cost
You can use these formulas or use our calculator for a faster answer.
Sales Tax = Purchase Amount × Sales Tax Rate
Total Cost = Purchase Amount + Sales Tax
Massachusetts exempts some items from sales tax to reduce the financial burden on consumers and support essential needs. Common exemptions include2:
Most unprepared grocery items are tax-exempt. However, prepared foods and restaurant meals are taxable.
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General clothing is tax-exempt, up to $175 per item. Any amount above $175 is taxed at the standard state rate of 6.25%.
Medications prescribed by a licensed healthcare professional are tax-exempt.
Certain medical supplies and devices, such as prosthetics and hearing aids, are exempt
1Mass.Gov: Sales and Use Tax
2Mass.Gov: Tax Exempt Items and Sales
1 Mass.Gov: Sales and Use Tax
2 Mass.Gov: Tax Exempt Items and Sales
