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title: "Massachusetts Sales Tax Calculator (6.25% Average Rate) | TaxWren"
description: "Massachusetts's state sales tax rate is 6.25%. With local taxes averaging 0%, the typical combined rate is 6.25%, ranked 35 of 51. Add or remove Massachusetts sales tax from any amount. Rates as of July 1, 2026."
url: https://taxwren.com/sales-tax-calculator/massachusetts
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# Massachusetts sales tax calculator

Massachusetts's state sales tax rate is 6.25%. With local taxes averaging 0%, the typical combined rate is 6.25%, ranked 35 of 51.

Total with tax

$106.25

Combined rate 6.25%

- Price before tax: $100.00
- State sales tax (6.25%): $6.25
- Local sales tax (0%): $0.00
- Total sales tax: $6.25

Rates as of July 1, 2026 from the Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates. Some items (often groceries or medicine) are taxed differently; check your state's rules.

## Massachusetts sales tax on common amounts

At the average combined rate of 6.25%.

| Price | Sales tax | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $10.00 | $0.63 | $10.63 |
| $50.00 | $3.13 | $53.13 |
| $100.00 | $6.25 | $106.25 |
| $500.00 | $31.25 | $531.25 |
| $1,000.00 | $62.50 | $1,062.50 |
| $5,000.00 | $312.50 | $5,312.50 |

## Massachusetts vs. neighboring states

| State | State rate | Avg. local | Combined |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [New York](/sales-tax-calculator/new-york) | 4% | 4.54% | 8.54% |
| [Rhode Island](/sales-tax-calculator/rhode-island) | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| [Vermont](/sales-tax-calculator/vermont) | 6% | 0.43% | 6.43% |
| [Connecticut](/sales-tax-calculator/connecticut) | 6.35% | 0% | 6.35% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | 0% | 6.25% |
| [New Hampshire](/sales-tax-calculator/new-hampshire) | 0% | 0% | 0% |

Rates as of July 1, 2026: [Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates](https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/2026-sales-tax-rates-midyear/). Local rates vary by city and county; check with the [Massachusetts revenue department](https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-revenue) for an exact address.

## Massachusetts sales tax FAQ

### What is the sales tax rate in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts's state sales tax rate is 6.25%. With local taxes averaging 0%, the typical combined rate is 6.25%, ranked 35 of 51.

### How much is the sales tax on $100 in Massachusetts?

About $6.25 at the average combined rate of 6.25%, so $100 becomes $106.25. Your city's rate may be higher or lower.

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