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Marijuana Retail Taxes

Massachusetts voters passed a ballot initiative in November, 2016 legalizing adult use marijuana in the state. As of July 1, 2018, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue will collect tax on the sale of adult use marijuana by licensed facilities.

Learn how to request a Certificate of Good Standing to complete the license registration process with the Cannabis Control Commission. You can also learn how to register with MassTaxConnect, file a tax return and pay taxes on the sale of adult use marijuana. File and pay other business-related taxes through MassTaxConnect, including withholding and sales tax.

Updated: April 22, 2021

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Top tasks

Request a Certificate of Good Standing  Register or File on MassTaxConnect  

All other tasks

Pay Marijuana Retail Taxes 

What you need to know

How it Works  Cannabis Control Commission Licensing Procedures  Marijuana Tax Rates  Marijuana Retail Taxes FAQs  Certificate of Good Standing Video Tutorials 

Contact Information

Phone

Tax Department (617) 887-6367
Toll-free in Massachusetts (800) 392-6089

9 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday through Friday

Online

Contact Us Your one-stop connection to DOR. 
MassTaxConnect Log in to file and pay taxes. 
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Additional Resources

830 CMR 64N.1.1: Marijuana Retail Taxes
Massachusetts General Laws
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