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U.S. State Tax Rates Quick Reference
Complete State Tax Rates
| State | BaseRate | Max Rate(w/ local) |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 4% | 13.5% |
| Alaska | No Tax | 7% |
| Arizona | 5.6% | 10.725% |
| Arkansas | 6.5% | 11.625% |
| California | 7.25% | 10.5% |
| Colorado | 2.9% | 10% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% | 6.35% |
| Delaware | No Tax | No Tax |
| District of Columbia | 6% | 6% |
| Florida | 6% | 7.5% |
| Georgia | 4% | 8% |
| Guam | 4% | 4% |
| Hawaii | 4.166% | 4.712% |
| Idaho | 6% | 8.5% |
| Illinois | 6.25% | 10.25% |
| Indiana | 7% | 7% |
| Iowa | 6% | 7% |
| Kansas | 6.5% | 11.6% |
| Kentucky | 6% | 6% |
| Louisiana | 4.45% | 11.45% |
| Maine | 5.5% | 5.5% |
| Maryland | 6% | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | 6.25% |
| Michigan | 6% | 6% |
| Minnesota | 6.875% | 7.875% |
| Mississippi | 7% | 7.25% |
| Missouri | 4.225% | 10.85% |
| Montana | No Tax | No Tax |
| Nebraska | 5.5% | 7.5% |
| Nevada | 6.85% | 8.375% |
| New Hampshire | No Tax | No Tax |
| New Jersey | 6.625% | 12.625% |
| New Mexico | 5.125% | 8.688% |
| New York | 4% | 8.875% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | 7.5% |
| North Dakota | 5% | 8% |
| Ohio | 5.75% | 8% |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% | 11% |
| Oregon | No Tax | No Tax |
| Pennsylvania | 6% | 8% |
| Puerto Rico | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Rhode Island | 7% | 7% |
| South Carolina | 6% | 9% |
| South Dakota | 4% | 6% |
| Tennessee | 7% | 9.75% |
| Texas | 6.25% | 8.25% |
| Utah | 6.1% | 8.35% |
| Vermont | 6% | 7% |
| Virginia | 5.3% | 7% |
| Washington | 6.5% | 10.6% |
| West Virginia | 6% | 7% |
| Wisconsin | 5% | 6.9% |
| Wyoming | 4% | 6% |
Sales tax adds a percentage of the purchase price to your bill. This calculator tells you the tax amount, total price with tax, or the pre-tax price from a tax-inclusive amount. With state, county, and city taxes combined, the actual rate at a specific address can be difficult to know without looking it up. Enter your total rate and price to get instant results.
Sales Tax Calculation
Sales tax is straightforward: multiply the pre-tax price by the tax rate to get the tax amount. Add both to get the total. But working backward from a tax-inclusive total (to find the original price) requires dividing, not subtracting.
Tax Amount = Pre-tax Price × (Tax Rate / 100) Total = Pre-tax Price × (1 + Tax Rate / 100) Reverse (find pre-tax from total): Pre-tax Price = Total Price / (1 + Tax Rate / 100)
Reverse example: $107 total at 7% tax. Pre-tax = $107 / 1.07 = $100. Tax = $7.
U.S. Sales Tax Overview
The U.S. has no federal sales tax. State rates range from 0% (Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire, Delaware, Alaska) to 7.25% base (California, the highest). Local jurisdictions can add to state rates, so the combined rate in your area can be significantly higher. Some states exempt groceries, prescription drugs, or clothing.
| State | Base State Rate | Combined Rate (approx) |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7.25% | 8.68% avg |
| Texas | 6.25% | 8.19% avg |
| New York | 4% | 8.52% avg |
| Florida | 6% | 7.02% avg |
| Oregon | 0% | 0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What states have no sales tax?⌄
Five states have no statewide sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. Alaska allows local municipalities to impose sales taxes, so some areas of Alaska do have local rates. The other four states have no sales tax at any level.
Is food taxable?⌄
It depends on the state. Most states exempt grocery food from sales tax. However, prepared food (restaurant meals, hot food from a deli) is typically taxable even in states that exempt groceries. The line between grocery and prepared food can be complex, varying by how the food is packaged, temperature, and other factors.
What is the difference between sales tax and VAT?⌄
U.S. sales tax is collected only at the final point of sale to the consumer. VAT (Value Added Tax), used in most other countries, is collected at each stage of production and distribution, with businesses reclaiming the VAT they paid on inputs. Both reach similar end points but the mechanics of collection and compliance differ significantly.
Do I pay sales tax on online purchases?⌄
Yes, in most cases. Since the 2018 Supreme Court ruling (South Dakota v. Wayfair), states can require online sellers to collect and remit sales tax even without a physical presence in the state. Most major online retailers now collect the applicable sales tax for your shipping destination.