Sales Tax Calculator 2026 by State
Add or remove sales tax in any US state: 2026 state rates and average local rates for all 50 states and DC, or type the exact rate of your city.
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Rates in effect on January 1, 2026 (Tax Foundation). Local rates vary by city and county; the average is weighted by population. Groceries, clothing and medicine are often taxed at a lower rate or exempt, so check with your state revenue department.
What it does
Sales tax is charged at the register on most goods and some services. Each state sets its own rate and most let counties and cities add a local rate on top, so the rate you pay depends on where you buy. The calculator adds tax to a price or takes it out of a total, with the 2026 rates of every state.
How to use it
- Choose the state, or Other rate to type the rate yourself.
- Choose if the amount is before tax or already includes it, and type it. Type the local rate of your city if you know it.
- See the total, the tax and how much goes to the state and to the local government.
The arithmetic runs in your browser. Nothing you type is sent anywhere and nothing is stored, so you can use these with real numbers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate. In California (7.25% state plus 1.74% average local, 8.99%), 100 becomes 108.99. To take tax out of a total, divide by 1 plus the rate: 108.99 ÷ 1.0899 = 100.
Which states have no sales tax?
Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon have no state or local sales tax. Alaska has no state rate, but its towns charge 1.82% on average. Louisiana has the highest combined average, 10.11%.
What is the sales tax in New York City?
4% state plus 4.875% of city and transportation district tax, 8.875% in total: 1,000 becomes 1,088.75. Type the local rate of your city to replace the state average.
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