Massachusetts sales tax calculator
Massachusetts charges 6.25% statewide, with no local sales tax: 6.25% on a typical purchase.
Local rate prefilled with the state's average (Tax Foundation, July 1, 2026): type your city's rate for the exact figure. Calculated in your browser, nothing is sent.
Total with tax
$106.25
$6.25 sales tax at 6.25%
| Price | $100.00 |
|---|---|
| Sales tax (6.25%) | +$6.25 |
| Total | $106.25 |
Massachusetts 6.25% + local 0%
Massachusetts sales tax rate 2026
- State rate: 6.25%
- Average local rate: 0%
- Average combined rate: 6.25%, number 35 of 51 (national average 7.53%)
Sales tax on common purchases in Massachusetts
One rate applies everywhere in Massachusetts; the same purchases in nearby states, at their average rates.
| Price | Massachusetts 6.25% | You pay | Connecticut 6.35% | New Hampshire 0% | New York 8.54% | Rhode Island 7% | Vermont 6.43% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.63 | $10.63 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.70 | $0.64 |
| $25 | $1.56 | $26.56 | $1.59 | $0.00 | $2.14 | $1.75 | $1.61 |
| $50 | $3.13 | $53.13 | $3.18 | $0.00 | $4.27 | $3.50 | $3.22 |
| $100 | $6.25 | $106.25 | $6.35 | $0.00 | $8.54 | $7.00 | $6.43 |
| $250 | $15.63 | $265.63 | $15.88 | $0.00 | $21.35 | $17.50 | $16.08 |
| $500 | $31.25 | $531.25 | $31.75 | $0.00 | $42.70 | $35.00 | $32.15 |
| $1,000 | $62.50 | $1,062.50 | $63.50 | $0.00 | $85.40 | $70.00 | $64.30 |
| $5,000 | $312.50 | $5,312.50 | $317.50 | $0.00 | $427.00 | $350.00 | $321.50 |
| $30,000 | $1,875.00 | $31,875.00 | $1,905.00 | $0.00 | $2,562.00 | $2,100.00 | $1,929.00 |
Massachusetts and nearby states
Average combined rate and the tax on the same purchase. On $30,000, against $1,875 in Massachusetts: Connecticut $30 more, New Hampshire $1,875 less, New York $687 more, Rhode Island $225 more, Vermont $54 more.
| State | State rate | Average | On $100 | On $1,000 | On $30,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | 6.25% | $6.25 | $62.50 | $1,875 |
| Connecticut | 6.35% | 6.35% | $6.35 | $63.50 | $1,905 |
| New Hampshire | 0% | 0% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0 |
| New York | 4% | 8.54% | $8.54 | $85.40 | $2,562 |
| Rhode Island | 7% | 7% | $7.00 | $70.00 | $2,100 |
| Vermont | 6% | 6.43% | $6.43 | $64.30 | $1,929 |
Sales tax and income tax in Massachusetts
Single filer, 2026: Massachusetts's income tax on wages next to the sales tax on $10,000 of taxable purchases ($625 at 6.25%).On $60,000 and $10,000 of purchases, New Hampshire $0, Vermont $2,219, Rhode Island $2,993, Connecticut $3,485, Massachusetts $3,681, New York $3,787, lowest first.
| Salary | Take-home | Massachusetts wage taxes | + sales tax on $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,356 | $1,964 | $2,589 |
| $60,000 | $47,334 | $3,056 | $3,681 |
| $100,000 | $73,940 | $5,240 | $5,865 |
Massachusetts also taxes wages. See what a salary takes home there on the Massachusetts paycheck calculator. Got a receipt with tax included? Use the reverse sales tax calculator. All states: sales tax calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Massachusetts?
6.25% statewide, as of July 1, 2026. The national average is 7.53%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Massachusetts?
$6.25 at the average rate of 6.25%, so you pay $106.25. At the state rate alone it is $6.25.
How do I calculate Massachusetts sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate: $1,000 × 6.25% = $62.50, total $1,062.50. To take the tax out of a total, divide by 1 + the rate: $1,062.50 ÷ 1.0625 = $1,000.00.
Is Massachusetts sales tax high?
Massachusetts ranks 35 of 51 for the average combined rate: 6.25% against 7.53% nationwide (population-weighted).
Is it cheaper to buy in a state next to Massachusetts?
On a $30,000 purchase taxed at the average rates, against $1,875 in Massachusetts: Connecticut $30 more, New Hampshire $1,875 less, New York $687 more, Rhode Island $225 more, Vermont $54 more. Vehicles follow rules of their own, not covered here.