Sales tax in Franklin County, Massachusetts
The sales tax rate in Franklin County, Massachusetts is 6.25%. That is a 6.25% state rate, with no county rate on top: Franklin County levies none, and it is the same at every address in the county.
What is the sales tax rate in Franklin County?
| Massachusetts state rate | 6.25% |
|---|---|
| Combined rate | 6.25% |
Why the rate here is not the whole story
No local sales taxes anywhere in the state; groceries are exempt, and clothing under $175 per item is exempt (with the excess over $175 taxable).
How do I find the exact rate for an address in Franklin County?
The rate is the same across Franklin County, but if you are collecting tax it is worth confirming against the source. Use Massachusetts's own lookup. A vendor's calculator is not the state speaking.
Who has to collect sales tax in Franklin County?
A seller with a physical presence in Massachusetts collects at the rate for the address where the sale takes place. A remote seller collects once it passes Massachusetts's economic nexus threshold, which is a separate question from the rate and is covered on our sales tax nexus checker. Marketplace facilitators generally collect on behalf of their sellers.
How does Franklin County compare?
See Massachusetts sales tax for the statewide picture, including the average local rate and what is exempt. Property tax is a separate tax with separate rules: property tax in Franklin County.
Sources
- Franklin County rates: Massachusetts Department of Revenue / Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates (Jan. 2026)
- Collected and verified September 10, 2026. Confidence: S on the rate components (P read on a primary agency page, S strong but indirect, U unverified).