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Sales and Use Tax for Individuals

Learn what is and isn't subject to sales and use tax in Massachusetts.

You have reached the right spot to learn if items or services purchased in or brought into Massachusetts are taxable. For example, is clothing subject to sales tax and why is a use tax is due on that new computer you just purchased in New Hampshire. Learn about different types of sales and use tax from meals to telecommunications and much more.

Updated: September 8, 2021

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Top tasks

Request a motor vehicle sales or use tax abatement  Pay sales or use tax on boats, recreational off-highway vehicles, and snowmobiles with the ST-6 

What you need to know

Guide to Sales and Use Tax  Motor Vehicle and Trailer Sales and Use Tax  Sales Tax on Meals  MA Sales and Use Tax on Boats, Recreational OHVs, and Snowmobiles  Sales Tax on Telecommunications  Massachusetts Individual Use Tax 

Contact Information

Phone

Tax Department Call DOR Contact, Tax Department at (617) 887-6367
Toll-free in Massachusetts Call DOR Contact, Toll-free in Massachusetts at (800) 392-6089

9 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday through Friday

Online

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