Does Massachusetts have a state income tax?

Massachusetts taxes individual income with a progressive state income tax with a top marginal rate of 9%.

What is the minimum wage in Massachusetts in 2026?

The 2026 minimum wage in Massachusetts is $15.00/hour, with a tipped minimum of $6.75. 5% flat + 4% surtax over $1M.

What is the sales tax in Massachusetts?

The statewide sales tax rate is 6.25% (local city/county add-ons can raise the combined rate considerably).

Massachusetts Taxes 2026 — Income Tax, Sales Tax & Minimum Wage

9%Income tax

6.25%State sales tax

$15.002026 min wage

2026Tax year

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Income Tax

Massachusetts uses a progressive rate schedule; the highest marginal rate is 9% (applies only to income in the top bracket, not all income).

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Sales Tax

The statewide sales tax is 6.25%. Cities and counties add local option taxes — combined rates commonly run 1.5–3 percentage points higher than the state rate.

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2026 Minimum Wage

$15.00/hour (tipped minimum 6.75). 5% flat + 4% surtax over $1M

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Tax Filing Notes

File the Massachusetts state return in addition to your federal return; brackets are based on taxable income with state-specific adjustments.

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How Massachusetts compares

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Compare income tax, sales tax, and minimum wage across every state.

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Federal Tax Estimator

2026 IRS brackets and standard deduction.

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Massachusetts 2026 — FAQ

What is the 2026 minimum wage in Massachusetts?

$15.00/hour, with a tipped minimum of $6.75. 5% flat + 4% surtax over $1M

Is Massachusetts income tax high or low compared to other states?

Massachusetts's top rate of 9% ranks in the middle of states with an income tax.

Do local taxes add to these rates?

Yes. Cities and counties add local sales taxes (often +1.5–3 points), and some states add county income taxes (e.g., MD, IN). Check your local jurisdiction for the effective rate.

Sources: Tax Foundation — State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets 2026; U.S. DOL/WHD state minimum wage tables (Paylocity/Gusto 2026 editions); state revenue agencies. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026. Educational reference — verify current rates with the Massachusetts revenue department before relying on them.