Bay State channel-surfers who buy, rent or lease a cable box from their television provider could soon see a change on their bills: state tax collectors confirmed recently that those transactions are ...

Massachusetts will apply a 6.25% sales tax to cable boxes with features beyond basic cable reception and parental controls. The tax applies to cable boxes with DVR functionality and access to ...

In the modern era of entertainment, the streaming wars and rising cable costs have left many viewers scrambling for cost-effective ways to enjoy their favorite shows and movies. With an increasing ...

It seems the governor isn’t the only one trying to squeeze additional consumption tax dollars out of its beleaguered residents. And of all places, cable TV subscriptions, already a sore subject with ...