Origin: Foods and beverages commonly thought of as groceries are exempt from the sales tax, including items purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly known as "food stamps"). The exemption does not apply to restaurant meals.
Origin: M.G.L. c. 64H, § 6(h) and (kk)
Tax Type
Tax Expenditure
Item Number
Item Name
Description
Origin
FY2023
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
FY2027
Sales Tax
Exempt Products/Services
3.101
Exemption for Food
Foods and beverages commonly thought of as groceries are exempt from the sales tax, including items purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly known as "food stamps"). The exemption does not apply to restaurant meals.
<a href="https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleIX/Chapter64h/Section6" target="_blank">M.G.L. c. 64H, § 6(h) and (kk)</a>
1,132.9
1,214.9
1,265.1
1,314.2
1,383.8
Loading...