Massachusetts Sales Tax (2026)

Info: 6.25% state sales and use tax on tangible personal property and telecommunications.

InfoVerified Jul 11, 2026

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6.25% state sales and use tax on tangible personal property and telecommunications. There is no general local sales tax (a local option applies only to restaurant meals).

Official source: mass.gov →

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Sales Tax in states bordering Massachusetts

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ConnecticutInfo
State sales tax is 6.35%; Connecticut has no local or municipal sales taxes. Certain sales carry special rates (e.g., meals 7.35%, some motor vehicles/luxury goods 7.75%).
Verified Jul 4, 2026 · Source: portal.ct.gov · Full Connecticut rule →
New HampshirePermitted
New Hampshire has no general sales tax (state or local).
Verified Jul 15, 2026 · Source: revenue.nh.gov · Full New Hampshire rule →
New YorkInfo
4.00% state rate plus county/city sales taxes — combined rates run 7% to 8.875% by jurisdiction (New York City 8.875%; most upstate counties 8%). Downstate rates include a 3/8% MCTD surcharge. Full per-jurisdiction table: DTF Publication 718.
Verified Jul 17, 2026 · Source: tax.ny.gov · Full New York rule →
Rhode IslandInfo
State sales and use tax is a flat 7% statewide; Rhode Island has no general local (county or city) sales tax. A separate 1% local meals and beverage tax applies at eating and drinking establishments.
Verified Jul 18, 2026 · Source: tax.ri.gov · Full Rhode Island rule →
VermontInfo
State sales tax is 6% (use tax at the same rate). Municipalities may vote a 1% local option sales tax - in those towns (Burlington, Montpelier, Stowe, and roughly 30 others) the combined rate is 7%.
Verified Jul 19, 2026 · Source: tax.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →

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