Massachusetts · Massachusetts Department of Revenue
Massachusetts sales tax rates by city
6.25% statewide with no local add-ons, so every address in Massachusetts pays the same combined rate.
- State base rate
- 6.25%
- Lowest combined
- 6.25%
- Highest combined
- 6.25%
- Metros stacked
- 1
Quick answer
The Massachusetts state sales tax rate is 6.25%. Massachusetts does not permit local sales taxes, so every address in the state pays the same 6.25%. Rates shown are as published for January 1, 2026.
Cities in Massachusetts
Combined rate with the state share separated out.
| City | County | Local share | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | Suffolk County | 0% | 6.25% |
Source: Massachusetts Department of Revenue · rates as published for 2026
Massachusetts taxability rules
What is taxed matters as much as the rate.
Massachusetts counties
County-level rollups for the metros we cover.
How Massachusetts administers sales tax
Rates are published by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. With no local add-ons, sellers apply one rate statewide, which makes destination sourcing straightforward. Confirm the current rate with the agency before filing — local increments frequently change on quarterly boundaries.