Boston Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Boston has Massachusetts's 6.25% state sales tax (no local add-ons). Instant estimate—free, no signup.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Purchase Price

Enter the price before tax.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Boston, 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

Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
The calculator applies Boston's 6.25% rate (Massachusetts state rate; no local add-ons).
Tax amount and total price update instantly.

Calculation Methodology

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

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

Boston, Massachusetts Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Boston's combined sales tax rate in 2026 is 6.25%: Massachusetts's statewide rate. Massachusetts does not allow local sales tax add-ons, so Boston has the same 6.25% rate as the rest of the state. Use the calculator above for an instant tax and total on any purchase—free, no signup.

What is the Sales Tax Rate in Boston, Massachusetts?

In 2026, the combined sales tax rate in Boston is 6.25%—the same as Massachusetts's statewide rate. Massachusetts does not allow cities or towns to add local sales tax, so Boston has no additional local rate.

Massachusetts state sales tax: 6.25%
Local add-ons: none
Total combined rate: 6.25%

Is Boston Sales Tax High?

Boston's 6.25% rate is lower than many large cities. Chicago and Seattle exceed 10%, NYC is 8.875%, Houston 8.25%, Miami 7%, Philadelphia 8%. Massachusetts exempts most groceries from sales tax.

Exemptions and Official Sources

Groceries: most unprepared food for home consumption is exempt.
Prescription drugs: generally tax-exempt.

For official rules, see the Massachusetts Department of Revenue Sales and Use Tax. More tools: Massachusetts Sales Tax Calculator, Massachusetts tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the sales tax rate in Boston, Massachusetts?

Boston's combined sales tax rate in 2026 is 6.25%—the same as Massachusetts's statewide rate. Massachusetts does not allow local sales tax add-ons.

Q:What is the sales tax on a car in Boston?

Motor vehicle sales in Massachusetts are generally subject to the 6.25% sales tax plus any applicable fees. Check Massachusetts DOR and RMV for current rules.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Boston?

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