Massachusetts Sales Tax Rate (2026)
State Base Rate
6.25%
No additional local sales taxes apply statewide.
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How Sales Tax Works in Massachusetts
Massachusetts imposes a statewide base sales tax rate of 6.25%. Massachusetts is a destination-based sales tax state, meaning the tax rate is determined by the buyer's delivery address.
Rates in Massachusetts are typically updated annually. Businesses should monitor rate changes regularly to maintain compliance.
Example API Response
Query real-time sales tax rates programmatically. Here is an example response for Suffolk County:
api-response
GETRequest
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://salestaxapi.io/api/rates?state=MA&zip=02101"200Response
{
"state": "MA",
"zip": "02101",
"county": "Suffolk County",
"total_rate": 0.0625
}Get real-time Massachusetts sales tax rates via API
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Massachusetts Sales Tax FAQ
What is the sales tax rate in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has a flat statewide sales tax rate of 6.25% with no additional local taxes.
Does Massachusetts have local sales tax?
No. Massachusetts does not allow local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes.
How often does Massachusetts update sales tax rates?
Massachusetts rarely changes its state sales tax rate. Changes require state legislation.