Massachusetts's state sales tax rate is 6.25%. When city and county taxes are added, the average combined rate across the state is 6.25%, and rates can reach as high as 6.25% in some areas. Use the calculator above to find the exact tax and total for any purchase.
- State rate: 6.25% - average combined (state + local): 6.25%
- Groceries: Exempt | Prescription drugs: Exempt
- Massachusetts has no local sales taxes. Clothing items up to $175 per piece are exempt - a significant saving on everyday apparel. Groceries and medicines are also fully exempt.
- The national average combined rate is 7% (Tax Foundation, 2026).
How to calculate Massachusetts sales tax
Enter your ZIP code in the calculator above for the exact local rate at your address - the tool matches it instantly and auto-fills the rate. Without a ZIP, it defaults to Massachusetts's 6.25% average combined rate. At that average, a $100 item costs $106.25 total.
The formula is straightforward:
- Tax amount = Pre-tax price x (Rate / 100)
- Total price = Pre-tax price + Tax amount
To reverse the calculation (find the pre-tax price from a total you already paid), switch to Remove tax mode. The formula is: Pre-tax price = Total / (1 + Rate / 100).
The default rate in the calculator is 6.25% - Massachusetts's statewide average combined rate. If you know your specific city or county rate, enter it in the rate override field for a more precise result. City rates for Massachusetts's major areas are listed in the table below.
Massachusetts sales tax rates 2026
Massachusetts's tax structure puts it below the national average combined rate of 7%. Here is a breakdown of the rate structure (Tax Foundation, 2026):
| Rate type | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State rate | 6.25% | Applies statewide on all taxable items |
| Average combined | 6.25% | State + typical local - what most residents pay |
| Maximum combined | 6.25% | Highest rate found anywhere in the state |
| National average | 7% | For comparison |
What is exempt from Massachusetts sales tax?
Not all purchases are taxed equally in Massachusetts. Key exemptions reduce the tax burden on essentials. Prescription drugs are exempt - a standard exemption in most states. Groceries are exempt, which has a significant impact on household budgets.
| Category | Massachusetts treatment |
|---|---|
| Groceries / food | Exempt |
| Prescription drugs | Exempt |
| OTC medications | Exempt |
| Clothing | Exempt under $175 |
Exemptions are set at the state level but may not override local taxes. When a category is "exempt" from the state rate, local taxes may still apply in some jurisdictions. Always confirm with your local tax authority for high-value purchases.
Remove tax: find the pre-tax price
If you have a receipt and want to know what the item cost before tax, you need the reverse sales tax calculation. This is common when comparing advertised prices, calculating business expenses, or verifying a charge.
The reverse formula divides the total by (1 + rate). At Massachusetts's 6.25% average rate: Pre-tax = Total / 1.0625. For example, if you paid $106.25, the pre-tax price was $100.00 and the tax was $6.25.
Use the Remove tax mode in the calculator above. Enter what you paid, and the tool instantly splits out the pre-tax price and the tax amount.
Massachusetts sales tax tips
A few practical tips for shopping and doing business in Massachusetts:
- Use the combined rate, not just the state rate. The 6.25% state rate understates what you actually pay in most of Massachusetts. The 6.25% average combined rate is the more useful benchmark.
- Check for tax-free weekends. Several states run annual tax holidays on clothing and school supplies. Check the Massachusetts Department of Revenue website for current year dates.
- Exemption documentation. If you are buying exempt items (resale, manufacturing, agriculture), you typically need to provide an exemption certificate. Keep copies for your records.
- Online purchases. If you buy from an online seller with economic nexus in Massachusetts, Massachusetts sales tax applies at your delivery address rate. Small sellers below the economic nexus threshold (usually $100,000 in annual sales) may not collect it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts's state sales tax rate is 6.25%. When local taxes are factored in, most residents pay around 6.25% - the statewide average combined rate. Rates can reach as high as 6.25% in some cities or counties.
Are groceries taxed in Massachusetts?
Groceries in Massachusetts are: Exempt. Prescription drugs are exempt, and OTC medications are exempt.
How do I calculate sales tax in Massachusetts?
Multiply the pre-tax price by the decimal form of the rate. At Massachusetts's 6.25% average: Tax = Price x 0.0625. A $50 item has a $3.13 tax, making the total $53.13. Use the calculator on this page for instant results.
How do I remove sales tax from a total in Massachusetts?
Divide the total by 1.0625 to get the pre-tax price. For example, if you paid $106.25, the pre-tax price was $100.00. Switch to Remove Tax mode in the calculator above to do this automatically.
How does Massachusetts's sales tax compare to other states?
Massachusetts's 6.25% average combined rate is below the national average of 7%. See our US sales tax map to compare all 50 states side by side.
Massachusetts sales tax rates by city 2026
Combined sales tax rates vary significantly across Massachusetts's cities and counties. The figures below represent the total combined rate (state + county + city) as of 2026. Use the rate override field in the calculator to apply your exact local rate.
| City | Combined rate | vs. state avg |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 6.25% | avg |
| Springfield | 6.25% | avg |
| Worcester | 6.25% | avg |
| Cambridge | 6.25% | avg |
| Lynn | 6.25% | avg |
| New Bedford | 6.25% | avg |
| Brockton | 6.25% | avg |
| Chicopee | 6.25% | avg |
| Fall River | 6.25% | avg |
| Framingham | 6.25% | avg |
| Lowell | 6.25% | avg |
| Andover | 6.25% | avg |
| Haverhill | 6.25% | avg |
| Lawrence | 6.25% | avg |
| Quincy | 6.25% | avg |
| Waltham | 6.25% | avg |
| Woburn | 6.25% | avg |
| Amherst | 6.25% | avg |
| Dorchester | 6.25% | avg |
| Middleboro | 6.25% | avg |
| Northampton | 6.25% | avg |
| Pittsfield | 6.25% | avg |
| Plymouth | 6.25% | avg |
| Somerville | 6.25% | avg |
| Watertown | 6.25% | avg |
| Arlington | 6.25% | avg |
| Billerica | 6.25% | avg |
| Braintree | 6.25% | avg |
| Bridgewater | 6.25% | avg |
| Brookline | 6.25% | avg |
| Burlington | 6.25% | avg |
| Buzzards Bay | 6.25% | avg |
| Centerville | 6.25% | avg |
| Dalton | 6.25% | avg |
| Dedham | 6.25% | avg |
| Duxbury | 6.25% | avg |
| Falmouth | 6.25% | avg |
| Gloucester | 6.25% | avg |
| Greenfield | 6.25% | avg |
| Hingham | 6.25% | avg |
| Holyoke | 6.25% | avg |
| Lakeville | 6.25% | avg |
| Lexington | 6.25% | avg |
| Longmeadow | 6.25% | avg |
| Medford | 6.25% | avg |
| Nantucket | 6.25% | avg |
| North Attleboro | 6.25% | avg |
| North Easton | 6.25% | avg |
| North Reading | 6.25% | avg |
| Peabody | 6.25% | avg |
| Salem | 6.25% | avg |
| Shrewsbury | 6.25% | avg |
| Somerset | 6.25% | avg |
| Stockbridge | 6.25% | avg |
| West Springfield | 6.25% | avg |
| Westfield | 6.25% | avg |
| Westminster | 6.25% | avg |
| Abington | 6.25% | avg |
| Accord | 6.25% | avg |
| Acton | 6.25% | avg |
| Acushnet | 6.25% | avg |
| Adams | 6.25% | avg |
| Agawam | 6.25% | avg |
| Allston | 6.25% | avg |
| Amesbury | 6.25% | avg |
| Arlington Heights | 6.25% | avg |
| Ashburnham | 6.25% | avg |
| Ashby | 6.25% | avg |
| Ashfield | 6.25% | avg |
| Ashland | 6.25% | avg |
| Ashley Falls | 6.25% | avg |
| Assonet | 6.25% | avg |
| Athol | 6.25% | avg |
| Attleboro | 6.25% | avg |
| Attleboro Falls | 6.25% | avg |
| Auburn | 6.25% | avg |
| Auburndale | 6.25% | avg |
| Avon | 6.25% | avg |
| Ayer | 6.25% | avg |
| Babson Park | 6.25% | avg |
| Baldwinville | 6.25% | avg |
| Barnstable | 6.25% | avg |
| Barre | 6.25% | avg |
| Becket | 6.25% | avg |
| Bedford | 6.25% | avg |
| Belchertown | 6.25% | avg |
| Bellingham | 6.25% | avg |
| Belmont | 6.25% | avg |
| Berkley | 6.25% | avg |
| Berkshire | 6.25% | avg |
| Berlin | 6.25% | avg |
| Bernardston | 6.25% | avg |
| Beverly | 6.25% | avg |
| Blackstone | 6.25% | avg |
| Blandford | 6.25% | avg |
| Bolton | 6.25% | avg |
| Bondsville | 6.25% | avg |
| Boxborough | 6.25% | avg |
| Boxford | 6.25% | avg |
| Boylston | 6.25% | avg |
| Brant Rock | 6.25% | avg |
| Brewster | 6.25% | avg |
| Brighton | 6.25% | avg |
| Brimfield | 6.25% | avg |
| Brookfield | 6.25% | avg |
| Brookline Village | 6.25% | avg |
| Bryantville | 6.25% | avg |
| Buckland | 6.25% | avg |
| Byfield | 6.25% | avg |
| Canton | 6.25% | avg |
| Carlisle | 6.25% | avg |
| Carver | 6.25% | avg |
| Cataumet | 6.25% | avg |
| Charlemont | 6.25% | avg |
| Charlestown | 6.25% | avg |
| Charlton | 6.25% | avg |
| Charlton City | 6.25% | avg |
| Charlton Depot | 6.25% | avg |
| Chartley | 6.25% | avg |
| Chatham | 6.25% | avg |
| Chelmsford | 6.25% | avg |
| Chelsea | 6.25% | avg |
| Cherry Valley | 6.25% | avg |
| Cheshire | 6.25% | avg |
| Chester | 6.25% | avg |
| Chesterfield | 6.25% | avg |
| Chestnut Hill | 6.25% | avg |
| Chilmark | 6.25% | avg |
| Clinton | 6.25% | avg |
| Cohasset | 6.25% | avg |
| Colrain | 6.25% | avg |
| Concord | 6.25% | avg |
| Conway | 6.25% | avg |
| Cotuit | 6.25% | avg |
| Cummaquid | 6.25% | avg |
| Cummington | 6.25% | avg |
| Cuttyhunk | 6.25% | avg |
| Danvers | 6.25% | avg |
| Dartmouth | 6.25% | avg |
| Deerfield | 6.25% | avg |
| Dennis | 6.25% | avg |
| Dennis Port | 6.25% | avg |
| Devens | 6.25% | avg |
| Dighton | 6.25% | avg |
| Dorchester Center | 6.25% | avg |
| Douglas | 6.25% | avg |
| Dover | 6.25% | avg |
| Dracut | 6.25% | avg |
| Drury | 6.25% | avg |
| Dudley | 6.25% | avg |
| Dunstable | 6.25% | avg |
| East Bridgewater | 6.25% | avg |
| East Brookfield | 6.25% | avg |
| East Dennis | 6.25% | avg |
| East Falmouth | 6.25% | avg |
| East Freetown | 6.25% | avg |
| East Longmeadow | 6.25% | avg |
| East Orleans | 6.25% | avg |
| East Otis | 6.25% | avg |
| East Sandwich | 6.25% | avg |
| East Taunton | 6.25% | avg |
| East Templeton | 6.25% | avg |
| East Walpole | 6.25% | avg |
| East Wareham | 6.25% | avg |
| East Weymouth | 6.25% | avg |
| Eastham | 6.25% | avg |
| Easthampton | 6.25% | avg |
| Easton | 6.25% | avg |
| Edgartown | 6.25% | avg |
| Elmwood | 6.25% | avg |
| Erving | 6.25% | avg |
| Essex | 6.25% | avg |
| Everett | 6.25% | avg |
| Fairhaven | 6.25% | avg |
| Fayville | 6.25% | avg |
| Feeding Hills | 6.25% | avg |
| Fiskdale | 6.25% | avg |
| Fitchburg | 6.25% | avg |
| Florence | 6.25% | avg |
| Forestdale | 6.25% | avg |
| Foxboro | 6.25% | avg |
| Franklin | 6.25% | avg |
| Gardner | 6.25% | avg |
| Georgetown | 6.25% | avg |
| Gilbertville | 6.25% | avg |
| Gill | 6.25% | avg |
| Glendale | 6.25% | avg |
| Goshen | 6.25% | avg |
| Grafton | 6.25% | avg |
| Granby | 6.25% | avg |
| Granville | 6.25% | avg |
| Great Barrington | 6.25% | avg |
| Green Harbor | 6.25% | avg |
| Greenbush | 6.25% | avg |
| Groton | 6.25% | avg |
| Groveland | 6.25% | avg |
| Hadley | 6.25% | avg |
| Halifax | 6.25% | avg |
| Hamilton | 6.25% | avg |
| Hampden | 6.25% | avg |
| Hanover | 6.25% | avg |
| Hanscom Afb | 6.25% | avg |
| Hanson | 6.25% | avg |
| Hardwick | 6.25% | avg |
| Harvard | 6.25% | avg |
| Harwich | 6.25% | avg |
| Harwich Port | 6.25% | avg |
| Hatfield | 6.25% | avg |
| Hathorne | 6.25% | avg |
| Haydenville | 6.25% | avg |
| Heath | 6.25% | avg |
| Hinsdale | 6.25% | avg |
| Holbrook | 6.25% | avg |
| Holden | 6.25% | avg |
| Holland | 6.25% | avg |
| Holliston | 6.25% | avg |
| Hopedale | 6.25% | avg |
| Hopkinton | 6.25% | avg |
| Housatonic | 6.25% | avg |
| Hubbardston | 6.25% | avg |
| Hudson | 6.25% | avg |
| Hull | 6.25% | avg |
| Humarock | 6.25% | avg |
| Huntington | 6.25% | avg |
| Hyannis | 6.25% | avg |
| Hyannis Port | 6.25% | avg |
| Hyde Park | 6.25% | avg |
| Indian Orchard | 6.25% | avg |
| Ipswich | 6.25% | avg |
| Jamaica Plain | 6.25% | avg |
| Jefferson | 6.25% | avg |
| Kingston | 6.25% | avg |
| Lake Pleasant | 6.25% | avg |
| Lancaster | 6.25% | avg |
| Lanesboro | 6.25% | avg |
| Lee | 6.25% | avg |
| Leeds | 6.25% | avg |
| Leicester | 6.25% | avg |
| Lenox | 6.25% | avg |
| Lenox Dale | 6.25% | avg |
| Leominster | 6.25% | avg |
| Leverett | 6.25% | avg |
| Lincoln | 6.25% | avg |
| Linwood | 6.25% | avg |
| Littleton | 6.25% | avg |
| Ludlow | 6.25% | avg |
| Lunenburg | 6.25% | avg |
| Lynnfield | 6.25% | avg |
| Malden | 6.25% | avg |
| Manchaug | 6.25% | avg |
| Manchester | 6.25% | avg |
| Manomet | 6.25% | avg |
| Mansfield | 6.25% | avg |
| Marblehead | 6.25% | avg |
| Marion | 6.25% | avg |
| Marlborough | 6.25% | avg |
| Marshfield | 6.25% | avg |
| Marshfield Hills | 6.25% | avg |
| Marstons Mills | 6.25% | avg |
| Mashpee | 6.25% | avg |
| Mattapan | 6.25% | avg |
| Mattapoisett | 6.25% | avg |
| Maynard | 6.25% | avg |
| Medfield | 6.25% | avg |
| Medway | 6.25% | avg |
| Melrose | 6.25% | avg |
| Mendon | 6.25% | avg |
| Menemsha | 6.25% | avg |
| Merrimac | 6.25% | avg |
| Methuen | 6.25% | avg |
| Middlefield | 6.25% | avg |
| Middleton | 6.25% | avg |
| Milford | 6.25% | avg |
| Mill River | 6.25% | avg |
| Millbury | 6.25% | avg |
| Millers Falls | 6.25% | avg |
| Millis | 6.25% | avg |
| Millville | 6.25% | avg |
| Milton | 6.25% | avg |
| Milton Village | 6.25% | avg |
| Minot | 6.25% | avg |
| Monponsett | 6.25% | avg |
| Monroe Bridge | 6.25% | avg |
| Monson | 6.25% | avg |
| Montague | 6.25% | avg |
| Monterey | 6.25% | avg |
| Monument Beach | 6.25% | avg |
| Nahant | 6.25% | avg |
| Natick | 6.25% | avg |
| Needham | 6.25% | avg |
| Needham Heights | 6.25% | avg |
| New Braintree | 6.25% | avg |
| New Salem | 6.25% | avg |
| New Town | 6.25% | avg |
| Newbury | 6.25% | avg |
| Newburyport | 6.25% | avg |
| Newton | 6.25% | avg |
| Newton Center | 6.25% | avg |
| Newton Highlands | 6.25% | avg |
| Newton Lower Falls | 6.25% | avg |
| Newton Upper Falls | 6.25% | avg |
| Newtonville | 6.25% | avg |
| Nonantum | 6.25% | avg |
| Norfolk | 6.25% | avg |
| North Adams | 6.25% | avg |
| North Amherst | 6.25% | avg |
| North Andover | 6.25% | avg |
| North Billerica | 6.25% | avg |
| North Brookfield | 6.25% | avg |
| North Carver | 6.25% | avg |
| North Chatham | 6.25% | avg |
| North Chelmsford | 6.25% | avg |
| North Dartmouth | 6.25% | avg |
| North Dighton | 6.25% | avg |
| North Eastham | 6.25% | avg |
| North Egremont | 6.25% | avg |
| North Falmouth | 6.25% | avg |
| North Grafton | 6.25% | avg |
| North Hatfield | 6.25% | avg |
| North Marshfield | 6.25% | avg |
| North Oxford | 6.25% | avg |
| North Pembroke | 6.25% | avg |
| North Scituate | 6.25% | avg |
| North Truro | 6.25% | avg |
| North Uxbridge | 6.25% | avg |
| North Waltham | 6.25% | avg |
| North Weymouth | 6.25% | avg |
| Northborough | 6.25% | avg |
| Northbridge | 6.25% | avg |
| Northfield | 6.25% | avg |
| Norton | 6.25% | avg |
| Norwell | 6.25% | avg |
| Norwood | 6.25% | avg |
| Nutting Lake | 6.25% | avg |
| Oak Bluffs | 6.25% | avg |
| Oakham | 6.25% | avg |
| Ocean Bluff | 6.25% | avg |
| Onset | 6.25% | avg |
| Orange | 6.25% | avg |
| Orleans | 6.25% | avg |
| Osterville | 6.25% | avg |
| Otis | 6.25% | avg |
| Oxford | 6.25% | avg |
| Palmer | 6.25% | avg |
| Paxton | 6.25% | avg |
| Pembroke | 6.25% | avg |
| Pepperell | 6.25% | avg |
| Petersham | 6.25% | avg |
| Pinehurst | 6.25% | avg |
| Plainfield | 6.25% | avg |
| Plainville | 6.25% | avg |
| Plympton | 6.25% | avg |
| Pocasset | 6.25% | avg |
| Prides Crossing | 6.25% | avg |
| Princeton | 6.25% | avg |
| Provincetown | 6.25% | avg |
| Randolph | 6.25% | avg |
| Raynham | 6.25% | avg |
| Raynham Center | 6.25% | avg |
| Reading | 6.25% | avg |
| Readville | 6.25% | avg |
| Rehoboth | 6.25% | avg |
| Revere | 6.25% | avg |
| Richmond | 6.25% | avg |
| Rochdale | 6.25% | avg |
| Rochester | 6.25% | avg |
| Rockland | 6.25% | avg |
| Rockport | 6.25% | avg |
| Roslindale | 6.25% | avg |
| Rowe | 6.25% | avg |
| Rowley | 6.25% | avg |
| Roxbury | 6.25% | avg |
| Roxbury Crossing | 6.25% | avg |
| Royalston | 6.25% | avg |
| Russell | 6.25% | avg |
| Rutland | 6.25% | avg |
| Sagamore | 6.25% | avg |
| Sagamore Beach | 6.25% | avg |
| Salisbury | 6.25% | avg |
| Sandisfield | 6.25% | avg |
| Sandwich | 6.25% | avg |
| Saugus | 6.25% | avg |
| Savoy | 6.25% | avg |
| Scituate | 6.25% | avg |
| Seekonk | 6.25% | avg |
| Sharon | 6.25% | avg |
| Sheffield | 6.25% | avg |
| Shelburne Falls | 6.25% | avg |
| Sheldonville | 6.25% | avg |
| Sherborn | 6.25% | avg |
| Shirley | 6.25% | avg |
| Shutesbury | 6.25% | avg |
| Siasconset | 6.25% | avg |
| South Barre | 6.25% | avg |
| South Carver | 6.25% | avg |
| South Chatham | 6.25% | avg |
| South Dartmouth | 6.25% | avg |
| South Deerfield | 6.25% | avg |
| South Dennis | 6.25% | avg |
| South Easton | 6.25% | avg |
| South Egremont | 6.25% | avg |
| South Grafton | 6.25% | avg |
| South Hadley | 6.25% | avg |
| South Hamilton | 6.25% | avg |
| South Harwich | 6.25% | avg |
| South Lancaster | 6.25% | avg |
| South Lee | 6.25% | avg |
| South Orleans | 6.25% | avg |
| South Walpole | 6.25% | avg |
| South Wellfleet | 6.25% | avg |
| South Weymouth | 6.25% | avg |
| South Yarmouth | 6.25% | avg |
| Southampton | 6.25% | avg |
| Southborough | 6.25% | avg |
| Southbridge | 6.25% | avg |
| Southfield | 6.25% | avg |
| Southwick | 6.25% | avg |
| Spencer | 6.25% | avg |
| Sterling | 6.25% | avg |
| Still River | 6.25% | avg |
| Stoneham | 6.25% | avg |
| Stoughton | 6.25% | avg |
| Stow | 6.25% | avg |
| Sturbridge | 6.25% | avg |
| Sudbury | 6.25% | avg |
| Sunderland | 6.25% | avg |
| Sutton | 6.25% | avg |
| Swampscott | 6.25% | avg |
| Swansea | 6.25% | avg |
| Taunton | 6.25% | avg |
| Templeton | 6.25% | avg |
| Tewksbury | 6.25% | avg |
| Thorndike | 6.25% | avg |
| Three Rivers | 6.25% | avg |
| Topsfield | 6.25% | avg |
| Townsend | 6.25% | avg |
| Truro | 6.25% | avg |
| Turners Falls | 6.25% | avg |
| Tyngsboro | 6.25% | avg |
| Tyringham | 6.25% | avg |
| Upton | 6.25% | avg |
| Uxbridge | 6.25% | avg |
| Village Of Nagog Woods | 6.25% | avg |
| Vineyard Haven | 6.25% | avg |
| Waban | 6.25% | avg |
| Wakefield | 6.25% | avg |
| Wales | 6.25% | avg |
| Walpole | 6.25% | avg |
| Ware | 6.25% | avg |
| Wareham | 6.25% | avg |
| Warren | 6.25% | avg |
| Warwick | 6.25% | avg |
| Waverley | 6.25% | avg |
| Wayland | 6.25% | avg |
| Webster | 6.25% | avg |
| Wellesley | 6.25% | avg |
| Wellesley Hills | 6.25% | avg |
| Wellfleet | 6.25% | avg |
| Wendell | 6.25% | avg |
| Wendell Depot | 6.25% | avg |
| Wenham | 6.25% | avg |
| West Barnstable | 6.25% | avg |
| West Boxford | 6.25% | avg |
| West Boylston | 6.25% | avg |
| West Bridgewater | 6.25% | avg |
| West Brookfield | 6.25% | avg |
| West Chatham | 6.25% | avg |
| West Chesterfield | 6.25% | avg |
| West Dennis | 6.25% | avg |
| West Falmouth | 6.25% | avg |
| West Groton | 6.25% | avg |
| West Harwich | 6.25% | avg |
| West Hatfield | 6.25% | avg |
| West Hyannisport | 6.25% | avg |
| West Medford | 6.25% | avg |
| West Millbury | 6.25% | avg |
| West Newbury | 6.25% | avg |
| West Newton | 6.25% | avg |
| West Roxbury | 6.25% | avg |
| West Stockbridge | 6.25% | avg |
| West Tisbury | 6.25% | avg |
| West Townsend | 6.25% | avg |
| West Wareham | 6.25% | avg |
| West Warren | 6.25% | avg |
| West Yarmouth | 6.25% | avg |
| Westborough | 6.25% | avg |
| Westford | 6.25% | avg |
| Weston | 6.25% | avg |
| Westport | 6.25% | avg |
| Westport Point | 6.25% | avg |
| Westwood | 6.25% | avg |
| Weymouth | 6.25% | avg |
| Whately | 6.25% | avg |
| Wheelwright | 6.25% | avg |
| White Horse Beach | 6.25% | avg |
| Whitinsville | 6.25% | avg |
| Whitman | 6.25% | avg |
| Wilbraham | 6.25% | avg |
| Williamsburg | 6.25% | avg |
| Williamstown | 6.25% | avg |
| Wilmington | 6.25% | avg |
| Winchendon | 6.25% | avg |
| Winchester | 6.25% | avg |
| Windsor | 6.25% | avg |
| Winthrop | 6.25% | avg |
| Woods Hole | 6.25% | avg |
| Woodville | 6.25% | avg |
| Woronoco | 6.25% | avg |
| Worthington | 6.25% | avg |
| Wrentham | 6.25% | avg |
| Yarmouth Port | 6.25% | avg |
To find the combined rate for a specific address in Massachusetts, use the Avalara rate lookup tool or check your city or county government website.
Massachusetts sales tax rates by county 2026
County-level combined rates across Massachusetts, sourced from Avalara AvaTax (updated 2026-04). The combined rate shown is the median across ZIP codes in each county - individual addresses may vary by special district.
| County | Combined rate | vs. state avg |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable County | 6.25% | avg |
| Berkshire County | 6.25% | avg |
| Bristol County | 6.25% | avg |
| Dukes County | 6.25% | avg |
| Essex County | 6.25% | avg |
| Franklin County | 6.25% | avg |
| Hampden County | 6.25% | avg |
| Hampshire County | 6.25% | avg |
| Middlesex County | 6.25% | avg |
| Nantucket County | 6.25% | avg |
| Norfolk County | 6.25% | avg |
| Plymouth County | 6.25% | avg |
| Suffolk County | 6.25% | avg |
| Worcester County | 6.25% | avg |