Indirect Tax Jobs in Massachusetts
We're tracking 6 live indirect tax roles in Massachusetts.
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About this market
Market context
Massachusetts Indirect Tax primarily refers to the Sales and Use Tax levied on the sale or rental of certain goods and services within the state, as well as on items purchased outside the Commonwealth for use within Massachusetts where sales tax was not paid. It also encompasses other transaction taxes, such as the Meals Tax and the Room Occupancy Tax.
Massachusetts imposes a 6.25% sales and use tax rate. Key taxable items include most tangible personal property, telecommunication services, and certain software services, with specific exemptions for food, clothing under $175, and certain medical devices. Businesses are required to register with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) for a sales and use tax vendor's registration certificate and typically file returns monthly, quarterly, or annually, depending on their sales volume. The DOR also oversees the administration and collection of the 6.25% Meals Tax on restaurant-prepared food and a statewide 5.7% Room Occupancy Tax, which can be supplemented by a local option up to 6.5% (or 6% in Boston).
What's driving demand
- Economic Activity & Consumer Spending
- Jurisdictional Nexus Expansion
- E-commerce Growth
- State Budgetary Needs
Regulatory timeline
Credentials that matter
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)essential
- Certified Sales Tax Professional (CSTP)nice to have
Skills & tools
Adjacent specialisms
Nearby jurisdictions
Frequently asked
- What is indirect tax in Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts Indirect Tax primarily refers to the Sales and Use Tax levied on the sale or rental of certain goods and services within the state, as well as on items purchased outside the Commonwealth for use within Massachusetts where sales tax was not paid. It also encompasses other transaction taxes, such as the Meals Tax and the Room Occupancy Tax.
- How does indirect tax work in Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts imposes a 6.25% sales and use tax rate. Key taxable items include most tangible personal property, telecommunication services, and certain software services, with specific exemptions for food, clothing under $175, and certain medical devices. Businesses are required to register with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) for a sales and use tax vendor's registration certificate and typically file returns monthly, quarterly, or annually, depending on their sales volume. The DOR also oversees the administration and collection of the 6.25% Meals Tax on restaurant-prepared food and a statewide 5.7% Room Occupancy Tax, which can be supplemented by a local option up to 6.5% (or 6% in Boston).
- What credentials matter for Massachusetts Indirect Tax (Sales & Use Tax) roles?
- Employers most often look for: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Sales Tax Professional (CSTP).
- Which tools and systems appear in Massachusetts Indirect Tax (Sales & Use Tax) job specs?
- Commonly cited: Sales & Use Tax Compliance Software (e.g., Avalara, Vertex, TaxJar), Tax Research Platforms (e.g., CCH, Thomson Reuters Checkpoint), Data Analysis (Excel, SQL), Nexus Determination, Audit Defense, Exemption Certificate Management, Taxability Matrix Development.
- Who's hiring for Massachusetts Indirect Tax (Sales & Use Tax)?
- Live employer mix: In-house / industry 67%, Boutique / mid-tier 33%.
- How many Massachusetts Indirect Tax (Sales & Use Tax) roles are live right now?
- 6 live roles on taxjobs.ai.