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If tangible personal property, including fuel, gas, steam or electric- ity is purchased and that purchase qualifies for an exemption from the sales or use tax, the purchaser may present an exempt use certificate to the vendor to certify that the property will be used in an exempt manner.

If you are not a Massachusetts resident, filing will generally be required only if your “Massachusetts source income” exceeds either $8,000 or your Massachusetts prorated personal exemption, whichever is less. The 2022 exemption amount is $4,400 for single and $8,800 for married filing jointly.

In order to claim an exemption from sales tax on purchases in MA, a copy of the Certificate of Exemption (Form ST-2) must be presented to the vendor at the time of purchase. In addition, Form ST-5 must be completed. Both forms are provided on the following pages.

Procedure. In order for a purchase to be exempt from Massachusetts tax, an authorized federal employee must present to the vendor the GSA card with appropriate identification at the time of purchase. A Certificate of Exemption (Form ST-2) and a Sales Tax Exempt Purchaser Certificate (Form ST-5) are not required.

If you need to apply for a registration, please complete and file Massachusetts Form TA-1, Application for Original Regis- tration. Form TA-1 may be obtained at any DOR office or by calling (617) 887-MDOR or toll-free, in-state 1-800-392-6089.

This certificate is to be used when the purchaser intends to resell the tangible personal property or service in the regular course of busi- ness.

If the sale is made by a motor vehicle or trailer dealer or lessor who is registered, the sales tax rate is 6.25%. The use tax applies to all other types of transfers of title or possession where the vehicle transferred is stored, used, or consumed in Massachusetts.