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Massachusetts Sales Tax Exemption – Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment

Massachusetts provides a sales tax exemption on machinery and equipment used directly and exclusively in the manufacturing process; also covers replacement parts and materials consumed in production; self-administered using Massachusetts Form ST-12 (Contractor's Sales Tax Exempt Purchase Certificate) or appropriate exemption documentation at point of purchase.

About this program

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Eligibility

Massachusetts manufacturers purchasing machinery and equipment used directly and exclusively in production of tangible personal property; materials consumed in manufacturing and replacement parts for manufacturing machinery also exempt.

Requirements

  • Massachusetts-based manufacturer
  • Machinery or equipment must be used directly and exclusively in manufacturing production
  • Use Massachusetts Form ST-12 or appropriate exemption certificate at point of purchase