Massachusetts Sales Tax Calculator
Massachusetts has a 6.25% state rate, with a 7% rate on restaurant meals and a clothing exemption. The $175 clothing threshold applies per item, so the exemption is lost on a single expensive garment even if the total is lower.
Default for Massachusetts: 6.25%. Edit to use another rate.
State-level estimate — the exact rate depends on your county, city, and special districts.
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Effective from 2026-01-01 · State and sample ZIP-level rates.
Massachusetts sales tax rates
| Rate type | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 6.25% |
| Average local rate | 0.00% |
| Average combined rate | 6.25% |
| Highest combined rate | 6.25% |
What is taxable in Massachusetts?
- Clothing and footwear up to $175 per item are exempt, and unprepared food and prescription drugs are exempt.
- There is no general local sales tax, though the 0.75% local meals tax applies to restaurant bills.
MA sales tax calculator FAQ
- What is the sales tax rate in Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts's state-level rate is 6.25%. Local taxes bring the statewide average combined rate to about 6.25%, with the highest combined rate around 6.25%. The $175 clothing threshold applies per item, so the exemption is lost on a single expensive garment even if the total is lower.
- Does Massachusetts have local sales tax?
- There is no general local sales tax, though the 0.75% local meals tax applies to restaurant bills.
- What is exempt from sales tax in Massachusetts?
- Clothing and footwear up to $175 per item are exempt, and unprepared food and prescription drugs are exempt.
- How do I calculate sales tax in Massachusetts?
- Multiply the pre-tax price by the combined rate for your location. At the roughly 6.25% average combined rate, a $100.00 purchase would add about $6.25 in tax. Use the ZIP lookup above for the specific rate, and confirm with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
Official source: Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
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Other state calculators
- Arkansas6.50%
- California7.25%
- Connecticut6.35%
- Florida6.00%
- Michigan6.00%
- Minnesota6.875%
- Missouri4.225%
- New Jersey6.625%
- New York4.00%
- Ohio5.75%
- Pennsylvania6.00%
- Texas6.25%
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