Massachusetts sales tax calculator
Massachusetts’s state rate is 6.25%; the typical combined rate with local taxes is about 6.25%. Add or remove sales tax from any amount below.
Pre-tax
$100.00
Sales tax
$6.25
Total
$106.25
How sales tax works in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has a single 6.25% statewide rate and no local sales taxes. Clothing is exempt up to $175 per item, and groceries and prescription drugs are exempt.
Rates are approximate and current as of the 2024–2025 tax years. Local rates change and vary by address; confirm the exact figure with the Massachusetts department of revenue or a rate lookup by ZIP code before relying on it.
Sales tax on common amounts in Massachusetts (at 6.25%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts's statewide base rate is 6.25%. With average local (city and county) taxes added, the typical combined rate is about 6.25%. Your exact rate depends on the address of the sale.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Massachusetts?
At the 6.25% average combined rate, sales tax on $100 is about $6.25, for a total of $106.25. At the 6.25% state rate alone it is $6.25.
Does Massachusetts charge local sales tax on top of the state rate?
Massachusetts has little or no local sales tax — the rate is close to the 6.25% state figure almost everywhere.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Massachusetts?
Divide the tax-included total by 1 plus the rate as a decimal. At 6.25%, a $106.25 total came from a $100.00 pre-tax price. Use the "Remove tax from a total" mode above.