City Expansion - Boston, MA

    Boston Sales Tax Calculator

    Estimate MA sales/use tax using a rate input (confirm exemptions and special item rules).

    Tax year: 2026Last updated: May 31, 2026MA rate inputExemptions varyUses rate * purchase estimate
    Inputs

    Configure your scenario

    Enter purchase amount and the applicable MA rate to estimate sales/use tax.

    Purchase amount

    $250

    Estimated tax

    $16

    Total with tax

    $266

    Rate: 6.25%

    Breakdown

    Detailed estimate

    Rate used
    6.25%
    Estimated tax
    $16
    Total with tax
    $266

    Official references

    Sources & Act Reference

    Boston sales-tax references

    MA sales tax

    Massachusetts DOR publishes guidance for sales and use tax rules and exemptions.

    Rule Trace

    Applied rule and official references

    Applied rule: tax = purchase amount * (MA rate)

    Official quick links

    Compliance checklist

    Confirm whether your item is exempt or taxed differently before using the estimate.

    Smart Insight

    Estimated MA tax is $16 on this purchase.