Sales Tax (Meals) Registration — Massachusetts (DOR)
Massachusetts restaurants must register with the Department of Revenue via MassTaxConnect to collect the sales tax on meals.
What it is. Registration with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue to collect and remit sales tax, including the tax on meals (filed on Form ST-9).
Who issues it. Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) (State layer).
When you need it. Before selling taxable meals.
How to apply. Register online through MassTaxConnect; DOR mails a certificate for each location.
Fees. Registration is generally free — see source (⟢ VERIFY).
What SpoonSeal tracks. The document(s) you upload for this requirement, with automatic renewal/expiration tracking (Current, Due Soon, Expired). Where the city publishes health-inspection results (e.g., NYC and Chicago), SpoonSeal syncs them automatically; elsewhere they can be added manually.
References
- Mass.gov, Register Your Business with MassTaxConnect — https://www.mass.gov/info-details/register-your-business-with-masstaxconnect — Official source last checked: 2026-07-02
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Get started free →This guide is informational and not legal advice. Always confirm current requirements with the official agency linked above.