Beer Info FAQ

Traditional Goods or Services 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.

Bakeries: When a bakery sells food items commonly sold at snack bars, coffee shops or luncheon counters, such as taxable beverages or sandwiches, the entire bakery is considered a restaurant, and its baked goods sales are taxable except when sold in units of 6 or more for takeout.