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Boston Sales Tax Calculator

Pre-set to Boston's 6.25% combined rate.

The combined sales tax rate in Boston, Massachusetts is 6.25% — state, county, and city/district taxes stacked together. This calculator comes pre-set to that rate, so entering a sticker price gives you the real checkout total immediately. It also works in reverse: paste a receipt total in "Remove tax" mode to recover the pre-tax amount for expense reports.

How it works

1. The rate field starts at 6.25% — Boston's combined local rate.
2. Enter the price before tax (or a receipt total in "Remove tax" mode).
3. Read the tax amount and total instantly.
4. Special taxing districts can add small surcharges — your receipt shows the exact applied rate.

Common questions

What is the sales tax rate in Boston?

The combined rate in Boston is 6.25%, stacking Massachusetts's state tax with county, city, and district taxes. Special districts inside the metro can differ slightly; your receipt shows the exact rate applied.

How do I remove tax from a receipt total?

Switch to "Remove tax" mode and enter the total. The math divides by 1.625 — dividing the total by 1 + the rate — which correctly backs the tax out.

Do online purchases charge this rate?

Generally yes — since the 2018 Wayfair decision, most online retailers collect sales tax based on your delivery address, so shipped-to-home orders typically carry your local combined rate.

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