Vendors selling taxable goods and services must register Sales of tangible personal property are subject to New York sales tax unless they are specifically exempt. Sales of services are generally exempt from New York sales tax unless they are specifically taxable.

Do you charge sales tax on services in Massachusetts?

Services in Massachusetts are generally not taxable.

What is exempt from sales tax in Massachusetts?

Goods that are subject to sales tax in Massachusetts include physical property, like furniture, home appliances, and motor vehicles. Prescription medicine, groceries, gasoline, and clothing are all tax-exempt.

How is Massachusetts sales tax different from other states?

Each state gives credit to purchasers for sales tax paid to the other state. If a sales tax rate of less than 6.25% is paid to the other state, the Massachusetts use tax is the difference between the 2 states’ sales tax rates.

How does the buyer pay sales tax in Massachusetts?

The buyer pays the sales tax, as an addition to the purchase price, to the vendor at the time of purchase. The vendor then sends the tax to Massachusetts. For motor vehicle and trailer sales, however, the buyer pays the sales tax directly to Massachusetts. Visit Sales and Use Tax on Motor Vehicles for more detailed information.

Do you pay sales or use tax on furniture in Massachusetts?

For example, if you buy furniture for your Massachusetts business or home from an out-of-state firm, you don’t pay sales tax, but you still have to pay the use tax. The use tax applies because the furniture wasn’t subject to a sales tax in the other state and because it’s for use in Massachusetts.

What kind of transactions are taxable in Massachusetts?

It describes the tax, what types of transactions are taxable, and what both buyers and sellers must do to comply with the law. This also includes a general listing of items that are exempt from the Massachusetts sales and use tax. This guide is not designed to address all questions which may arise nor to address complex issues in detail.