A medical purchase in Massachusetts carries no state excise tax, no standard sales tax and no local cannabis tax. An adult-use purchase carries all of them, so the gap on each receipt is easy to estimate.
A medical purchase in Massachusetts carries no state excise tax, no standard sales tax and no local cannabis tax. An adult-use purchase carries all of them, so the gap on each receipt is easy to estimate.
Massachusetts puts a 10.75% excise tax on transfers of marijuana and marijuana products from a Marijuana Retailer(masscannabiscontrol.com).
The Massachusetts sales tax of 6.25% also applies to all sales of marijuana and marijuana products, but there is no standard sales tax on medical marijuana sales(masscannabiscontrol.com).
A host town may add a local tax of up to 3% of adult-use marijuana retail sales(masscannabiscontrol.com).
The Commission says there is no state excise tax on medical marijuana sales(masscannabiscontrol.com).
The Commission says there is no standard sales tax on medical marijuana sales(masscannabiscontrol.com).
The Commission says medical marijuana sales are exempt from the local tax option(masscannabiscontrol.com).
| Tax | Adult-use purchase | Medical purchase |
|---|---|---|
| State excise tax | 10.75% | None |
| State sales tax | 6.25% | None |
| Local tax (a town can choose it) | Up to 3% | Exempt |
| All together | 17% to 20% | 0% |
Type what you spend in a month, before tax. Pick the local tax if your town charges one. The calculator shows the estimated tax on an adult-use purchase, the tax on a medical purchase and the difference.
The calculator needs JavaScript. Without it, use the table below: it shows the same estimates for five monthly amounts.
| Monthly spend before tax | Adult-use tax, no local tax | Adult-use tax, 3% local tax | Medical tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | $8.50 | $10.00 | $0.00 |
| $100.00 | $17.00 | $20.00 | $0.00 |
| $200.00 | $34.00 | $40.00 | $0.00 |
| $300.00 | $51.00 | $60.00 | $0.00 |
| $500.00 | $85.00 | $100.00 | $0.00 |
The state does not set the price of the certification visit. All fees to obtain certification are set by Certifying Health Care Providers(masscannabiscontrol.com).
There is no fee to obtain a Program registration card(masscannabiscontrol.com).
The Commission FAQ says a replacement card costs $10(masscannabiscontrol.com).
This page covers tax only. It says nothing about the price of any product.
No. The Commission says medical marijuana sales are exempt from the local tax option(masscannabiscontrol.com).
It applies each published rate to the amount you type. Your receipt shows the exact number.
The Commission says to pay with cash or a debit card, and credit cards are not accepted(masscannabiscontrol.com).
No. The Commission FAQ says medical marijuana purchases are not covered by insurance(masscannabiscontrol.com).
Advanced Dispensary in Peabody is being built and has no opening date.
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