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Massachusetts Meals Tax

General Information

  • In Massachusetts, there is a 6.25% sales tax on meals

  • Sales of meals to Harvard faculty and staff are taxable

  • Sales of meals to Harvard students are tax-exempt if:

    • meals are sold by Harvard-operated dining facilities, and
    • students present a valid Harvard student ID

Harvard as Purchaser (Meals Tax Exemption)

Harvard as Seller (Meals Tax Collection and Payment)

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