Massachusetts sales tax rates
| State rate | 6.25% | Tied for the 13th highest of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| Average local rate | 0.00% | No local sales taxes |
| Average combined rate | 6.25% | The 17th lowest of 51 |
Rates as of July 1, 2026, from the Tax Foundation. The local average is weighted by population, so your city or county can be higher or lower. Check the Massachusetts revenue department for the exact rate at an address.
Sales tax on common prices in Massachusetts
Tax and total at the 6.25% rate, which applies everywhere in Massachusetts.
| Price | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.63 | $10.63 |
| $20.00 | $1.25 | $21.25 |
| $25.00 | $1.56 | $26.56 |
| $50.00 | $3.13 | $53.13 |
| $100.00 | $6.25 | $106.25 |
| $200.00 | $12.50 | $212.50 |
| $500.00 | $31.25 | $531.25 |
| $1,000.00 | $62.50 | $1,062.50 |
| $2,500.00 | $156.25 | $2,656.25 |
| $5,000.00 | $312.50 | $5,312.50 |
How to work out Massachusetts sales tax
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. At 6.25%, a $100.00 purchase has $100.00 × 0.0625 = $6.25 of tax, so you pay $106.25. To get the price before tax out of a receipt, divide by 1 plus the rate: a total of $100.00 was $94.12 before tax.
Massachusetts compared with neighboring states
Average combined rates in the states that border Massachusetts, with the tax on a $100.00 purchase.
| State | State rate | Combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 0.00% | 0.00% | $0.00 |
| Connecticut | 6.35% | 6.35% | $6.35 |
| Vermont | 6.00% | 6.43% | $6.43 |
| Rhode Island | 7.00% | 7.00% | $7.00 |
| New York | 4.00% | 8.54% | $8.54 |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | 6.25% | $6.25 |
Shopping a sale? The discount calculator gives the price after the markdown, which is the amount sales tax is charged on. Eating out, the tip and split calculator adds the tip, which many people base on the total before tax.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Massachusetts?
6.25%. Massachusetts has no local sales taxes on average, so 6.25% is the rate that applies.
How much is the sales tax on $100.00 in Massachusetts?
At the 6.25% rate, the tax on $100.00 is $6.25, for a total of $106.25.
How does Massachusetts compare with its neighbors?
Average combined rates in the neighboring states: New Hampshire 0%, Connecticut 6.35%, Vermont 6.43%, Rhode Island 7%, New York 8.54%. Massachusetts averages 6.25%.