Boston, Massachusetts Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
6.25% total combined rate — includes state and local taxes.
Boston applies Massachusetts’s uniform 6.25% statewide sales tax with no local surcharges or city taxes.
Boston Sales Tax Calculator
Enter a purchase amount — we’ll calculate the total with Boston’s tax rate.
Rate
6.25%
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The current combined rate for Boston is 6.25%.
Boston Sales Tax Breakdown
- State Rate: 6.25%
- City Rate: 0.00%
- County Rate: 0.00%
- Special Rate: 0.00%
- Total: 6.25%
About Boston
As the capital and largest city of Massachusetts, Boston’s retailers charge a flat 6.25% on most tangible goods, following the state’s uniform rate.
Example Calculation
A $1,000 purchase in Boston adds $62.50 in sales tax for a total of $1,062.50.
FAQs for Boston
Does Boston have local sales tax?
No, all Massachusetts cities share the same 6.25% rate.
Are groceries taxed?
Most groceries are exempt from sales tax.