I spent slightly over $1,000 on roundtrip flights to Europe over the summer and am unsure if I paid state taxes - how do I figure that out?

[iprendergast1314]

This is regarding the MA state tax and how I can't use Safe Harbor for purchases over $1,000

[LeeM · Accepted solution]

The state of MA does not charge sales tax on airline flights. I would remove that costs from your calculation. 

Per the MA Department of Revenue directive linked to below:

This Directive announces a change in policy regarding the application of Massachusetts sales tax, G.L. c. 64H, to transportation charges associated with the sale of tangible personal property. Effective September 1, 2004, the Commissioner will not assess sales tax on separately stated transportation charges.

http://www.mass.gov/dor/businesses/help-and-resources/legal-library/directives/directives-by-years/2...