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Massachusetts Sales Tax Exemptions
- In Massachusetts, certain items may be exempt from the sales tax to all consumers, not just tax-exempt purchasers. Several examples of exemptions are most types of food and grocery products (excluding food served at a restaurant), certain types of sanitation and health care items, periodicals, clothes which cost less than one hundred and seventy-five dollars, and prescribed medical devices.
Massachusetts Sales Tax Overview
- The Massachusetts sales tax is 6.25% on tangible personal property, including certain telecommunication services sold or rented in Massachusetts. Use tax is generally paid directly to Massachusetts by the purchaser.
Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday
- All businesses normally making taxable sales must participate in the sales tax holiday, including internet vendors.
Massachusetts Sales Tax Specifics
- Sales tax applies to most transactions but exempts food, health items, clothes under $175, and medical devices.
Sales Tax Return Tips
- Double-check Your Sales Tax Rates.
- Filing sales tax returns can be a treacherous journey, but with these five tips, you’ll be able to avoid common mistakes and sail smoothly through the Massachusetts sales tax waters. Let’s dive in!
Massachusetts Resale Certificate
- How to fill out the Massachusetts Resale Certificate – Form ST-4. Step 1 – download the Massachusetts Resale Certificate Form ST-4.
Taxable Items in Massachusetts
- Tangible personal property is taxable in Massachusetts, with a few exceptions. If a sales tax rate of less than 6.25% is paid to another state, the Massachusetts use tax is the difference between the two states’ sales tax rates.
Massachusetts Sales Tax Rate
- The Massachusetts state sales tax rate is 6.25%. Groceries, prescription drugs, clothing under $175, and flags are exempt.
Massachusetts Sales Tax Exemption
- The Massachusetts state sales tax rate is 6.25%. Groceries, prescription drugs, clothing under $175, and flags are exempt.
Massachusetts Sales Tax Exemptions
- Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from the Massachusetts sales tax. Counties and cities are not allowed to collect local sales taxes.
Sales Tax Due Dates
- Returns are to be filed on or before the 20th day of the month following the month in which the purchases were made.
Massachusetts Tax Exemption Certificates
- If a customer has a tax exemption, vendors obtain a certificate and keep it on file. Vendors may need to show certificates in an audit. If lost, ask the customer for a replacement copy.
