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Massachusetts Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Massachusetts sales tax is 6.25% statewide (no local add-ons). Instant estimate—free, no signup.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

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Use this on state pages when you only know the base state rate. City pages should use the prefilled local breakdown.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Massachusetts.

Effective Tax Rate: 6.250%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$6.25
Total Price$106.25

Rate Breakdown

State6.250%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined6.250%
Total6.250%
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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. The calculator applies Massachusetts's 6.25% state rate (no local add-ons in MA).
  3. Tax = Price × (6.25 / 100); total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using Massachusetts's 6.25% state rate (no local add-ons):

  • Total Rate: 6.25% (state only)
  • Tax Amount: Price × (6.25 / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Massachusetts Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Massachusetts's statewide sales tax rate is 6.25% in 2026. Massachusetts does not allow local jurisdictions to add sales tax, so the combined rate is 6.25% everywhere—Boston, Cambridge, Worcester, and the rest of the state. Use the calculator above for instant estimates—free, no signup.

Massachusetts Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Massachusetts has a 6.25% state sales tax. Local governments cannot impose additional sales tax, so the combined rate is 6.25% statewide.

  • State rate: 6.25%
  • Local add-ons: none (Massachusetts does not allow local sales tax)
  • Combined rate: 6.25% everywhere (Boston, Cambridge, Worcester, etc.)

Sales Tax Rates for Major Massachusetts Areas

Massachusetts has a flat 6.25% rate statewide. Use the calculator above for any location.

AreaCombined rateCalculator
Boston6.25%Boston Sales Tax Calculator
Cambridge6.25%Same as state—use calculator above
Worcester6.25%Same as state—use calculator above

How to Find Your Exact Massachusetts Sales Tax Rate

Massachusetts's rate is 6.25% everywhere. No local lookup is needed. For official rules and exemptions, see the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Sales and Use Tax. For Boston: Boston Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Massachusetts tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the Massachusetts state sales tax rate in 2026?

Massachusetts has a 6.25% statewide sales tax rate. Local jurisdictions cannot add sales tax, so the combined rate is 6.25% everywhere.

Q:Is Massachusetts sales tax the same in Boston?

Yes. Boston and all of Massachusetts have a 6.25% combined sales tax rate. Massachusetts does not allow local sales tax add-ons.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Massachusetts?

Most unprepared food for home consumption is exempt from Massachusetts sales tax. Prepared food, candy, and restaurant meals may be taxable.

Q:How do I calculate Massachusetts sales tax?

Multiply the taxable purchase price by 0.0625 (6.25%). For example, $100 × 0.0625 = $6.25 tax. Use our free calculator above for instant results.