US Sales Tax Calculator 2026
Free sales tax calculator for all 50 states — with city-level rates, reverse tax, and shipping toggle. Results update instantly as you type.
Some states (TX, IL) tax shipping charges when shipped with taxable goods
Quick answer
California sales tax starts at 7.25%
Use the state rate first, then choose a city when local tax applies. The calculator updates the combined rate automatically.
Quick amounts
Top city rates 2026
How to use and formula
How to calculate sales tax
Select a state, choose a city when local rates are available, enter the pre-tax amount, and use add mode for checkout totals or remove mode for tax-inclusive receipts.
- Enter the product or receipt amount.
- Pick the state and city rate, or type a known combined rate.
- Toggle shipping when the state taxes delivery charges.
Sales tax = price x (rate / 100)
Total = price + sales tax
Pre-tax price = total / (1 + rate / 100)
2026 Sales Tax Rates — All 50 States
State base rates and average combined rates. Click a state name to see city-level rates and detailed guide.
| State | State Rate | Avg Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 4% | 9.24% |
| ✦Alaska | 0% | 0% |
| Arizona | 5.6% | 8.37% |
| Arkansas | 6.5% | 9.47% |
| California | 7.25% | 8.72% |
| Colorado | 2.9% | 7.81% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% | 6.35% |
| ✦Delaware | 0% | 0% |
| Florida | 6% | 7.01% |
| Georgia | 4% | 7.34% |
| Hawaii | 4% | 4.44% |
| Idaho | 6% | 6.02% |
| Illinois | 6.25% | 8.74% |
| Indiana | 7% | 7% |
| Iowa | 6% | 6.94% |
| Kansas | 6.5% | 8.68% |
| Kentucky | 6% | 6% |
| Louisiana | 4.45% | 9.56% |
| Maine | 5.5% | 5.5% |
| Maryland | 6% | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | 6.25% |
| Michigan | 6% | 6% |
| Minnesota | 6.875% | 7.49% |
| Mississippi | 7% | 7.07% |
| Missouri | 4.225% | 8.29% |
| ✦Montana | 0% | 0% |
| Nebraska | 5.5% | 6.97% |
| Nevada | 4.6% | 8.23% |
| ✦New Hampshire | 0% | 0% |
| New Jersey | 6.625% | 6.6% |
| New Mexico | 4.875% | 7.62% |
| New York | 4% | 8.52% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | 6.99% |
| North Dakota | 5% | 6.96% |
| Ohio | 5.75% | 7.22% |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% | 8.98% |
| ✦Oregon | 0% | 0% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% | 6.34% |
| Rhode Island | 7% | 7% |
| South Carolina | 6% | 7.42% |
| South Dakota | 4.2% | 6.4% |
| Tennessee | 7% | 9.55% |
| Texas | 6.25% | 8.2% |
| Utah | 6.1% | 7.19% |
| Vermont | 6% | 6.24% |
| Virginia | 5.3% | 5.63% |
| Washington | 6.5% | 9.38% |
| West Virginia | 6% | 6.55% |
| Wisconsin | 5% | 5.7% |
| Wyoming | 4% | 5.44% |
Sales tax calculators by state
Full guides with city-level rates, FAQ, taxable items, and exemptions.
Common mistakes to avoid
Using the state rate instead of the combined rate
The state rate is only the starting point. County, city, and district taxes can change the final checkout rate significantly.
Forgetting shipping, groceries, or clothing rules
Shipping charges, grocery food, clothing, medicine, and prepared food can follow different rules depending on the state.
Using average rates for exact invoices
Average combined rates are useful for estimates, but businesses should use address-level rates for invoices and filings.
Removing tax with simple subtraction
To reverse sales tax from a total, divide by 1 plus the tax rate as a decimal. Do not subtract the rate from the gross total.
Official sales tax source review
Rates and rules on this page were last reviewed in May 2026 against state Departments of Revenue. Use the linked authority for filing, registrations, or address-specific compliance.
- State sales tax rates are maintained in state revenue agency rate tables.
- City, county, district, grocery, clothing, and shipping rules can require state-specific review.
Frequently Asked Questions — US Sales Tax 2026
Calculate sales tax with the right local rate
Use this calculator for fast purchase estimates, reverse tax from receipts, and state-by-state comparisons. For exact invoices or tax filings, open the state guide and verify the final local rate with the official state revenue source.