Massachusetts sales tax at a glance
Massachusetts has a single 6.25% statewide rate and no general local sales tax; restaurant meals are taxed at 6.25%, plus a 0.75% local meals excise in cities and towns that adopt it.
| State sales tax rate | 6.25% |
| Average local rate | 0% |
| Average combined rate | 6.25% |
| Highest combined rate | 6.25% |
| Groceries | Exempt |
Massachusetts sales tax examples
| Price | State tax only | Tax at 6.25% | Total at 6.25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.63 | $0.63 | $10.63 |
| $50 | $3.13 | $3.13 | $53.13 |
| $100 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $106.25 |
| $500 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $531.25 |
| $1,000 | $62.50 | $62.50 | $1,062.50 |
Also see the Massachusetts paycheck calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Massachusetts?
The Massachusetts state sales tax rate is 6.25%. Local taxes add an average of 0%, for an average combined rate of 6.25%; the highest combined rate in the state is 6.25%.
Are groceries taxed in Massachusetts?
Groceries are exempt from the Massachusetts state sales tax.
How do I calculate sales tax in Massachusetts?
Multiply the price by the combined rate. At the average combined rate of 6.25%, a $100 purchase adds $6.25 in tax for a total of $106.25.