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Massachusetts

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At A Glance

State Help Line

617-887-6367

State Sales Tax Rate

6.25%

Local Sales Tax Rate

0% general local sales tax; up to 0.75% local option meals tax

Local Filing

No

Economic Nexus Amount

More than $100,000 in direct Massachusetts sales in a calendar year

State Website

Taxability overview

Catagory              General                                    Taxability

Clothing / Jewelry 

Clothing generally exempt up to $175 per item; jewelry taxable

Services

Prepared Food

Most services are not taxable

Taxable at 6.25%, plus up to 0.75% local option meals tax

Massachusetts businesses making taxable sales generally must register. Remote sellers must register when Massachusetts sales exceed $100,000 in the prior or current calendar year.
Registration Information 

Register as a vendor through MassTaxConnect

No fee

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