Sales Tax Calculator
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State Sales Tax Rates
Below is a table of current state sales tax rates in the United States.
| State | Tax Rate | State | Tax Rate | State | Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 4.00% | Alaska | 0.00% | Arizona | 5.60% |
| Arkansas | 6.50% | California | 7.25% | Colorado | 2.90% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% | Delaware | 0.00% | Florida | 6.00% |
| Georgia | 4.00% | Hawaii | 4.00% | Idaho | 6.00% |
| Illinois | 6.25% | Indiana | 7.00% | Iowa | 6.00% |
| Kansas | 6.50% | Kentucky | 6.00% | Louisiana | 4.45% |
| Maine | 5.50% | Maryland | 6.00% | Massachusetts | 6.25% |
| Michigan | 6.00% | Minnesota | 6.875% | Mississippi | 7.00% |
| Missouri | 4.225% | Montana | 0.00% | Nebraska | 5.50% |
| Nevada | 6.85% | New Hampshire | 0.00% | New Jersey | 6.625% |
| New Mexico | 5.125% | New York | 4.00% | North Carolina | 4.75% |
| North Dakota | 5.00% | Ohio | 5.75% | Oklahoma | 4.50% |
| Oregon | 0.00% | Pennsylvania | 6.00% | Rhode Island | 7.00% |
| South Carolina | 6.00% | South Dakota | 4.50% | Tennessee | 7.00% |
| Texas | 6.25% | Utah | 4.85% | Vermont | 6.00% |
| Virginia | 4.30% | Washington | 6.50% | West Virginia | 6.00% |
| Wisconsin | 5.00% | Wyoming | 4.00% |
Note: Local taxes may apply in addition to state rates. Rates are subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sales tax is a consumption tax imposed by the government on the sale of goods and services. It is calculated as a percentage of the purchase price. The formula is: Sales Tax = Purchase Price × Tax Rate. For example, if you buy a $100 item in a state with 7% sales tax, the sales tax would be $7, making the total cost $107.
Sales tax rates vary by state because each state government has the authority to set its own tax policies. Some states rely more on sales tax revenue than others, which is why rates differ. Additionally, some states have no state sales tax at all (like Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon), while others have relatively high rates to fund government services.
Yes, many states exempt certain items from sales tax. Common exemptions include groceries, prescription medications, and sometimes clothing. Some states also have tax holidays where certain items are temporarily exempt from sales tax during specific periods. The exact exemptions vary significantly by state, so it’s important to check your local regulations.
State sales tax is imposed by the state government and applies throughout the state. Local sales tax is an additional tax imposed by counties, cities, or other local jurisdictions. When both apply, the total sales tax rate is the sum of the state rate and the local rate. This is why the total sales tax rate can vary even within the same state.
To calculate the pre-tax price from a total that includes tax, use this formula: Pre-tax Price = Total Price ÷ (1 + Tax Rate). For example, if you paid $107 including 7% tax, the pre-tax price would be $107 ÷ 1.07 = $100. The sales tax amount would then be $107 – $100 = $7.