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US Sales Tax Rates by State

Browse the complete list of current state sales tax rates. Click on any state to use its dedicated reverse sales tax calculator.

SOURCE: TAX FOUNDATION & STATE TAX DEPARTMENTS
Alabama 4.00%

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Alaska 0.00%

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Arizona 5.60%

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Arkansas 6.50%

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California 7.25%

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Colorado 2.90%

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Connecticut 6.35%

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Delaware 0.00%

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Florida 6.00%

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Georgia 4.00%

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Hawaii 4.00%

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Idaho 6.00%

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Illinois 6.25%

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Indiana 7.00%

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Iowa 6.00%

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Kansas 6.50%

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Kentucky 6.00%

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Louisiana 4.45%

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Maine 5.50%

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Maryland 6.00%

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Massachusetts 6.25%

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Michigan 6.00%

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Minnesota 6.88%

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Mississippi 7.00%

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Missouri 4.23%

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Montana 0.00%

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Nebraska 5.50%

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Nevada 6.85%

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New Hampshire 0.00%

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New Jersey 6.63%

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New Mexico 5.13%

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New York 4.00%

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North Carolina 4.75%

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North Dakota 5.00%

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Ohio 5.75%

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Oklahoma 4.50%

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Oregon 0.00%

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Pennsylvania 6.00%

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Rhode Island 7.00%

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South Carolina 6.00%

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South Dakota 4.50%

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Tennessee 7.00%

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Texas 6.25%

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Utah 6.10%

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Vermont 6.00%

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Virginia 5.30%

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Washington 6.50%

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West Virginia 6.00%

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Wisconsin 5.00%

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Wyoming 4.00%

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2026 IRS Tax Deadlines & Important Dates

All key IRS deadlines for 2026 — filing your 2025 return (April 15), quarterly estimated tax payments for the 2026 tax year (April 15 / June 15 / September 15 / January 15, 2027), the October 15 extension deadline, plus IRA and 401(k) contribution deadlines.

January 15, 2026 Estimated Taxes

Q4 2025 Estimated Tax Payment Due

Fourth quarter estimated tax payment for the 2025 tax year is due.

January 31, 2026 Filing

W-2 and 1099 Forms Due to Employees/Contractors

Employers must send W-2 forms and businesses must send 1099-NEC forms by this date.

April 15, 2026 Filing

2025 Tax Return Filing Deadline

Deadline to file your 2025 federal income tax return or request a six-month automatic extension. Any taxes owed are still due by April 15.

April 15, 2026 Estimated Taxes

Q1 2026 Estimated Tax Payment Due

First quarter estimated tax payment for the 2026 tax year is due.

April 15, 2026 Retirement

2025 IRA Contribution Deadline

Last day to make Traditional or Roth IRA contributions that count toward the 2025 tax year.

June 15, 2026 Estimated Taxes

Q2 2026 Estimated Tax Payment Due

Second quarter estimated tax payment for the 2026 tax year is due.

June 15, 2026 Filing

Tax Return Deadline for US Citizens Abroad

Automatic two-month extended filing deadline for US citizens and resident aliens living outside the US (2025 returns).

September 15, 2026 Estimated Taxes

Q3 2026 Estimated Tax Payment Due

Third quarter estimated tax payment for the 2026 tax year is due.

October 15, 2026 Extensions

Extended Tax Return Filing Deadline

Deadline for filing your 2025 federal tax return if you requested an extension by April 15, 2026.

December 31, 2026 Retirement

401(k) Contribution Deadline

Last day to make 401(k) employee contributions for the 2026 tax year. The 2026 limit is $24,500 ($32,500 if age 50+).

January 15, 2027 Estimated Taxes

Q4 2026 Estimated Tax Payment Due

Fourth quarter estimated tax payment for the 2026 tax year is due.

Frequently Asked Questions

The United States does not have a federal sales tax. Instead, rates are set at the state, county, and city levels. The average state-level sales tax is approximately 5% to 7%, but when combined with local surcharges, the total rate can exceed 10% in some jurisdictions.
There are five states with no statewide sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. However, some municipalities in Alaska may still apply local sales taxes at the city or borough level.
State sales tax is a baseline rate applied uniformly across an entire state. Local sales tax (city, county, or special district tax) is added on top of the state rate. For example, in New York, the state rate is 4%, but New York City adds an additional 4.875%, bringing the combined total to 8.875%.
Taxability varies significantly by state. Most states exempt or apply a reduced rate to "unprepared food" (groceries) and prescription medications. However, some states like Alabama and Mississippi still tax groceries at the full state rate.
To find the pre-tax price, divide the total amount paid by (1 + the tax rate as a decimal). For example, if you paid $107.00 with a 7% tax, calculate $107.00 / 1.07 to get the original price of $100.00.
Nexus is a legal connection between a business and a state that requires the business to collect and remit sales tax. This can be "Physical Nexus" (having an office or warehouse) or "Economic Nexus" (reaching a certain sales volume or transaction count in that state).
Yes. Since the 2018 Supreme Court ruling (South Dakota v. Wayfair), most states require online retailers to collect sales tax based on the buyer's delivery address, provided the retailer meets the state's economic nexus thresholds.
As of 2026 some of the highest combined sales tax rates (state + local) are found in parts of Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Washington, and Alabama, where total rates can reach or exceed 10% to 11% in specific cities.
Most US states primarily tax tangible personal property, but an increasing number of states are expanding their tax base to include services (like landscaping, dry cleaning, or digital services). States like Hawaii, New Mexico, and South Dakota tax almost all services.
The most accurate way is to use an official lookup tool from the state's Department of Revenue (DOR) or use our state-specific calculators, which provide the combined rates for major jurisdictions and direct links to official tax agency resources.

Understanding Different Tax Jurisdictions

Sales taxes vary significantly across different locations and governments. Here's what you need to know about tax jurisdictions:

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United States Tax Structure

Explore individual calculators and detailed tax rates for all 50 US states.

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Canadian GST/HST/PST System

  • GST: Federal tax of 5% applied across Canada.
  • PST: Additional provincial tax in some provinces.
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European VAT System

  • Included in Price: VAT is typically included in displayed prices, unlike U.S. sales tax.
  • Standard vs Reduced: Different rates for essential goods, luxury items, and services.
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