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Boston Sales Tax Rates and Exemptions
- Massachusetts state sales tax: 6.25%
- Clothing and shoes exemption: under $175
- Sales tax holiday exemptions
Sales Tax Policy in Various States
Sales Tax-Free States
- Alaska
- Delaware
- Montana
- New Hampshire
- Oregon
States with Special Clothing Tax Exemptions
- Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont: fully exempt clothing
- Pennsylvania: taxes certain clothing items
- New York: clothing under $110 exempt
Taxable Goods in Massachusetts
- Tax-exempt: necessities like groceries, drugs, and clothing
- Taxable: physical property, electronics, prepared food
Tax Information in Massachusetts
- Clothing exemption threshold: under $175
- State sales tax rate: 6.25%
- Use tax: 6.25% on tangible personal property
Local Tax Information
- Boston sales tax rate: 6.25%
- Local option sales tax
- Property tax rates in Boston
Miscellaneous Tax Related Information
- Income tax in Massachusetts: 5%
- Capital gains tax rate: 5% – 12%
- Tax services and resources in Boston
- Cost of living indexes and comparisons