Flat 7% statewide · no county or city additions · uniform rate everywhere in Indiana
Indiana has a perfectly flat 7% state sales tax with no county or city additions whatsoever. Every purchase in Indiana — whether in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, or any small town — is taxed at exactly 7%. Indiana is one of the most uniform sales tax states in the US.
The calculator below lets you add tax to a price or remove tax from a receipt total. Pick a city when available, or type the exact local rate from the official source.
State base rate
7%
Average combined
7%
Indianapolis rate
7% combined
Calculator
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Change this anytime — no extra click. Verify final rates with your state or country tax authority.
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Quick amounts
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Educational tool only — not tax advice. Confirm rates before filing or pricing for customers.
Indiana combined rates by city — 2026 reference
Indianapolis
Marion County · State 7% only — no local additions in Indiana
Multiply the taxable price by the combined state and local rate. Then add the tax amount to the original price to get the final checkout total.
Sales tax formula
Sales tax = item price x (rate / 100)
Final total = item price + sales tax
Enter the item price before tax.
Use the city rate above or type the exact local rate from the official source.
Calculate the sales tax amount and final total instantly.
Example
Formula
Tax
Total
$100 purchase in Indianapolis
$100.00 x 7%
$7.00
$107.00
$250 purchase in Fort Wayne
$250.00 x 7%
$17.50
$267.50
Reverse tax from $107 in Indianapolis
$107 ÷ 1.07000 ≈ $100.00 pre-tax; about $7.00 was sales tax.
$100.00 before tax
$100.00 before tax
Indiana sales tax examples
Common receipt calculations using high-search city rates.
$100 purchase in Indianapolis
$107 total
$100.00 × 7% = $7.00 sales tax in Indianapolis, Indiana.
$250 purchase in Fort Wayne
$267.5 total
$250.00 × 7% = $17.50 sales tax in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Reverse tax from $107 in Indianapolis
$100.00 before tax
$107 ÷ 1.07000 ≈ $100.00 pre-tax; about $7.00 was sales tax.
State rate: 7%
Avg combined: 7%
Economic nexus: $100,000 in sales OR 200 transactions in Indiana in the current or prior calendar year
Filing: Monthly or Quarterly based on sales volume
Indiana Sales Tax — Simple and Uniform
Indiana has a perfectly uniform 7% sales tax rate statewide — no county or city additions permitted. For businesses, this means complete simplicity: one rate applies to all Indiana sales. Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt.
Indiana combined rates by city
Combined rates vary across Indiana. Reference cities on this page include: Indianapolis (7%), Fort Wayne (7%), Evansville (7%), South Bend (7%), Carmel (7%), Fishers (7%). ZIP codes and special districts can differ — use the official lookup linked above for address-level filing.
Common exemptions in Indiana
Common exemptions include: Most groceries and unprepared food; Prescription drugs; Medical devices; Farm equipment. Restaurant meals, prepared food, and many services are often taxable even when groceries are exempt.
Online sellers and economic nexus
Out-of-state sellers that exceed $100,000 in sales OR 200 transactions in Indiana in the current or prior calendar year in Indiana generally must register and collect tax on taxable sales delivered into the state. Marketplace facilitators often remit tax on behalf of third-party sellers.
How to use this calculator
Pick a city from the list or type the combined percentage from your IN tax lookup. Enter a pre-tax amount to add sales tax, or use reverse mode to split tax from a receipt total. Businesses should validate address-level rates in certified tax software before filing returns.
Often taxable in Indiana
• General merchandise
• Electronics
• Clothing
• Furniture
• Restaurant meals
• Prepared food
Common exemptions
• Most groceries and unprepared food
• Prescription drugs
• Medical devices
• Farm equipment
Common mistakes to avoid
Using only the state rate
Indiana's 7% state rate is only the starting point. Indianapolis is 7% combined.
Subtracting tax from a gross total
To reverse sales tax, divide by 1 + (rate ÷ 100). Do not subtract the percentage from the tax-inclusive price.
Treating groceries and clothing the same
Exemptions differ by item. Review Indiana rules for food, apparel, medicine, and digital goods before invoicing.
Quoting the average rate for every address
The 7% average is useful for estimates; use address-level rates for compliance and customer quotes.
Official Indiana sales tax source
Rates and rules on this page were last reviewed in January 2026 against Indiana Dept. of Revenue. Use the linked authority for filing, registrations, or address-specific compliance.
•Rates on this page were compared to Indiana official Department of Revenue publications as of January 2026.
•Indianapolis is listed at 7% combined (State 7% only — no local additions in Indiana). Confirm ZIP-level rates before filing.
•Destination-based rules usually apply to shipped orders — use the delivery address rate, not the seller's warehouse rate, unless official guidance says otherwise.
Indiana sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the Indiana sales tax rate in 2026?
Indiana has a flat 7% state sales tax. There are no county or city additions anywhere in Indiana.
Are groceries taxed in Indiana?
No. Indiana exempts most grocery items and unprepared food from sales tax. Restaurant meals are taxable.
Does Indiana have local sales taxes?
No. Indiana does not allow local sales taxes. Every county, city, and township in Indiana uses only the 7% state rate.
What is the sales tax rate in Indianapolis, IN?
Indianapolis uses about 7% combined sales tax (State 7% only — no local additions in Indiana). Always verify the current rate for your exact address.
Is clothing taxable in Indiana?
Clothing and footwear are generally taxable in Indiana at the combined state and local rate unless a specific exemption applies.
Does Indiana charge sales tax on online purchases?
Remote sellers and marketplaces that exceed Indiana's economic nexus threshold ($100,000 in sales OR 200 transactions in Indiana in the current or prior calendar year) generally must collect Indiana sales tax based on the delivery address.
How do I reverse Indiana sales tax from a receipt total?
Divide the tax-inclusive total by 1 plus the combined rate as a decimal. At 7% combined: $108 ÷ 1.08 ≈ $100 before tax.
Is shipping taxable in Indiana?
Rules differ by state. See our shipping tax calculator and Indiana Department of Revenue guidance to learn whether delivery, freight, and handling are taxable on your order.
Use this page for quick Indiana sales tax estimates, receipt checks, and reverse tax calculations. For the most accurate result, choose the closest city rate or verify the exact address-level rate with the official source, then enter that percentage in the calculator.
Disclaimer: Rates are for informational and educational purposes and may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the official Indiana revenue authority or a qualified professional before filing or making business decisions.