Sales Tax Calculator, Massachusetts
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Massachusetts charges 6.25% state sales tax with no local taxes. The rate is uniform across the state.
Massachusetts exempts groceries, clothing under $175, and prescription drugs. Alcohol is subject to full sales tax.
▶US State Sales Tax Rates Reference
| State | State Rate |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 4% |
| Alaska | No tax |
| Arizona | 5.6% |
| Arkansas | 6.5% |
| California | 7.25% |
| Colorado | 2.9% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% |
| Delaware | No tax |
| Florida | 6% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| Idaho | 6% |
| Illinois | 6.25% |
| Indiana | 7% |
| Iowa | 6% |
| Kansas | 6.5% |
| Kentucky | 6% |
| Louisiana | 4.45% |
| Maine | 5.5% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Minnesota | 6.875% |
| Mississippi | 7% |
| Missouri | 4.225% |
| Montana | No tax |
| Nebraska | 5.5% |
| Nevada | 6.85% |
| New Hampshire | No tax |
| New Jersey | 6.625% |
| New Mexico | 4.875% |
| New York | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% |
| North Dakota | 5% |
| Ohio | 5.75% |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% |
| Oregon | No tax |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 7% |
| South Carolina | 6% |
| South Dakota | 4.2% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| Texas | 6.25% |
| Utah | 4.85% |
| Vermont | 6% |
| Virginia | 4.3% |
| Washington | 6.5% |
| West Virginia | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Wyoming | 4% |
| District of Columbia | 6% |
▶Canadian Provincial Tax Rates Reference
| Province / Territory | Tax Type | Combined Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | GST only | 5% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | HST | 15% |
| Northwest Territories | GST only | 5% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 15% |
| Nunavut | GST only | 5% |
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST 9.975% | 14.975% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST 6% | 11% |
| Yukon | GST only | 5% |
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General calculator →Frequently Asked Questions, Sales Tax Calculator in Massachusetts
What is the Massachusetts sales tax rate?↓
Massachusetts has a flat 6.25% state sales tax. There are no local or city sales taxes, so the rate is uniform across Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, and the rest of the state. This flat structure makes Massachusetts much simpler for sales tax compliance than states with variable local rates.
Is clothing taxed in Massachusetts?↓
Massachusetts exempts clothing and footwear up to $175 per item. If a single item costs more than $175, only the amount over $175 is taxed. For example, a $300 coat is taxed on $125 (the amount exceeding $175), resulting in $7.81 in sales tax. Items under $175 are fully exempt. This exemption does not apply to specific categories like fur, sports equipment, or accessories.
What else is exempt from Massachusetts sales tax?↓
Massachusetts exempts most unprepared food (groceries), prescription drugs, most medical equipment, and periodicals. Restaurant meals and prepared food are taxable at 6.25% and some cities add a 0.75% local meals tax. Alcoholic beverages are fully taxable. Gasoline is not subject to sales tax but has its own excise tax.
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