Massachusetts Sales Tax Rate Calculator
Check the Massachusetts sales tax rate fast: the statewide rate is 6.25%, and Boston, Worcester, Springfield, and Cambridge all stay at 6.25% because Massachusetts does not add local sales tax.
Sales Tax Rates in Major Massachusetts Cities
| City | Combined Rate |
|---|---|
| Boston | 6.25% |
| Worcester | 6.25% |
| Springfield | 6.25% |
| Cambridge | 6.25% |
Quick Reference — Massachusetts at 6.25% Combined Rate
| Purchase | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.63 | $10.63 |
| $25.00 | $1.56 | $26.56 |
| $50.00 | $3.13 | $53.13 |
| $100.00 | $6.25 | $106.25 |
| $250.00 | $15.63 | $265.63 |
| $500.00 | $31.25 | $531.25 |
| $1,000.00 | $62.50 | $1062.50 |
| $5,000.00 | $312.50 | $5312.50 |
Massachusetts Sales Tax Guide (2026)
Massachusetts has a flat 6.25% statewide sales tax rate with no city or county add-on tax. That means the sales tax rate in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, and Cambridge is also 6.25%. Clothing items under $175 are exempt, while groceries and prescription drugs are generally exempt.
Tax Exemptions in Massachusetts
- Groceries: Exempt
- Clothing: Exempt (items under $175)
- Prescription drugs: Exempt in Massachusetts
How Massachusetts Sales Tax Works
In Massachusetts, the total sales tax you pay is the 6.25% state sales tax rate because there is no additional local sales tax layer. If you are comparing Boston sales tax, Worcester sales tax, or Springfield sales tax, the combined rate is still 6.25%. Use the calculator above to estimate the tax due on any taxable purchase amount.
Massachusetts Sales Tax Rate by City
Unlike states with large county or city surtaxes, Massachusetts keeps the sales tax rate simple. Boston, Worcester, Springfield, and Cambridge all use the same 6.25% combined rate, so shoppers and small businesses can estimate tax without tracking a separate local add-on.
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