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Taxes in Boston

Taxes

Hotel room charges in Boston and Cambridge are subject to state and local taxes of up to 12.45%.

Sales Tax

A sales tax of 5% is added to restaurant and take-out meals and to all other goods except nonrestaurant food and clothing valued at less than $175.



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