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📍 All 50 States + D.C.✓ 2026 Tax Rates💵 USD Currency🏙️ Local Tax Included
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Sales Tax Formulas
How each calculation mode works.
Tax Amount
Tax = Price × Rate ÷ 100
After-Tax Total
Total = Price + Tax = Price × (1 + Rate÷100)
Pre-Tax Price
Price = Total ÷ (1 + Rate÷100)
📌 Example: $100 item in California (7.25%) → Tax = $7.25 → Total = $107.25
All US State Sales Tax Rates — 2026
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US Sales Tax Guide
Sales tax in the United States is levied at the state and local level. Unlike most countries, the US has no national/federal sales tax. This means every state sets its own rate — and within states, cities and counties can add additional local taxes on top.
How US Sales Tax Works
The seller collects tax at the point of sale and remits it to the state.
Most states tax tangible goods; services are often exempt (varies by state).
Some items like groceries and prescription medicine are exempt in many states.
Online retailers must collect tax in states where they have "nexus" (presence).
State vs. Local Tax
The state rate is a flat base rate that applies statewide. On top of this, your city or county may charge an additional local tax. For example, New York State charges 4%, but New York City adds 4.5% local tax — making the combined rate 8.875%.
Highest vs. Lowest Combined Rates
States with the highest combined rates (state + local): Louisiana (~9.6%), Tennessee (~9.5%), Arkansas (~9.4%). States with the lowest effective rates: Oregon (0%), Montana (0%), New Hampshire (0%).
Can You Deduct Sales Tax on Federal Taxes?
Yes — if you itemize federal deductions, you can deduct either state income taxes or sales taxes (not both). This is most beneficial for people who made large purchases (vehicle, appliances, home renovation) during the year.
FAQ
California has the highest state-only base rate at 7.25%. When combined with local taxes, Louisiana and Tennessee frequently top 11% total.
Yes. Since the 2018 South Dakota v. Wayfair Supreme Court ruling, Amazon and other online retailers collect sales tax in all states that have a sales tax, regardless of warehouse location.
It depends on the state. States like California, Texas, and New York exempt most groceries. Others like Mississippi tax groceries at a reduced rate. Prepared food (restaurants) is taxed almost everywhere.
Nexus means a business has a sufficient connection to a state to be required to collect sales tax there. This includes having a physical store, warehouse, employees, or (since 2018) reaching a certain sales volume in that state.
No. Unlike most countries that have a national VAT or GST, the United States has no federal sales tax. Tax is collected only at the state and local level.
