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2026 US Sales Tax Rates & Calculator

Find state rates, city sales tax pages, official revenue links, filing portals, exemption resources, and fast calculator tools in one clean research hub.

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State Guides 52

State, DC, and Puerto Rico pages.

Highest Listed Avg 11.5%

Puerto Rico has the highest average combined rate in the guide list.

City Guides 4,509

Searchable local sales tax pages.

Tools 6

Calculator, reverse tax, nexus, filing, exemption, and holiday helpers.

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2026 rate comparison

US Sales Tax Rate Comparison

Compare higher average combined-rate states with states that do not have a broad statewide sales tax. A state ranking is a starting point, not a substitute for local-rate verification.

Highest Average Combined Rates

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1 Puerto Rico10.5% state rate 11.5% 2 Louisiana5% state rate 10.12% 3 Tennessee7% state rate 9.56% 4 Arkansas6.5% state rate 9.46% 5 Alabama4% state rate 9.43% 6 Washington6.5% state rate 9.43%

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Alaska0% Delaware0% Montana0% New Hampshire0% Oregon0%

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Sales Tax Calculator

Estimate tax from subtotal, exempt amount, shipping, discount, and selected state rate.

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Reverse Calculator

Start with the total paid and estimate the pre-tax price plus included tax.

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Nexus Guidance

Review practical nexus questions for remote sellers and marketplace sellers.

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Local rate research

Search City Sales Tax Pages

Search available city guides for California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island. Each guide includes rate context, local checking notes, filing reminders, and official-source links for follow-up research.

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Local pages are published only after they include useful rate context, official source notes, explanations, FAQs, and internal links.

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Use these quick groups to jump into high-rate states, lower-rate states, or states without a broad statewide sales tax before opening the full directory.

Higher Combined Rates

Top states
Puerto Rico11.5% Louisiana10.12% Tennessee9.56% Arkansas9.46% Alabama9.43%

Lower Combined Rates

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Alaska1.82% Hawaii4.5% Maine5.5% Wyoming5.56% Wisconsin5.7%

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Browse Sales Tax Rates by State

Each state page includes a quick answer, rate table, calculator shortcut, official source link, and update note.

AlabamaAL 9.43% 4% state rate AlaskaAK 1.82% 0% state rate ArizonaAZ 8.38% 5.6% state rate ArkansasAR 9.46% 6.5% state rate CaliforniaCA 8.98% 7.25% state rate ColoradoCO 7.81% 2.9% state rate ConnecticutCT 6.35% 6.35% state rate DelawareDE 0% 0% state rate District of ColumbiaDC 6% 6% state rate FloridaFL 7% 6% state rate GeorgiaGA 7.38% 4% state rate HawaiiHI 4.5% 4% state rate IdahoID 6.03% 6% state rate IllinoisIL 8.86% 6.25% state rate IndianaIN 7% 7% state rate IowaIA 6.94% 6% state rate KansasKS 8.76% 6.5% state rate KentuckyKY 6% 6% state rate LouisianaLA 10.12% 5% state rate MaineME 5.5% 5.5% state rate MarylandMD 6% 6% state rate MassachusettsMA 6.25% 6.25% state rate MichiganMI 6% 6% state rate MinnesotaMN 8.04% 6.875% state rate MississippiMS 7.07% 7% state rate MissouriMO 8.43% 4.225% state rate MontanaMT 0% 0% state rate NebraskaNE 6.97% 5.5% state rate NevadaNV 8.24% 6.85% state rate New HampshireNH 0% 0% state rate New JerseyNJ 6.6% 6.625% state rate New MexicoNM 7.62% 5.125% state rate New YorkNY 8.54% 4% state rate North CarolinaNC 7% 4.75% state rate North DakotaND 7.04% 5% state rate OhioOH 7.24% 5.75% state rate OklahomaOK 8.99% 4.5% state rate OregonOR 0% 0% state rate PennsylvaniaPA 6.34% 6% state rate Puerto RicoPR 11.5% 10.5% state rate Rhode IslandRI 7% 7% state rate South CarolinaSC 7.49% 6% state rate South DakotaSD 6.11% 4.2% state rate TennesseeTN 9.56% 7% state rate TexasTX 8.21% 6.25% state rate UtahUT 7.25% 6.1% state rate VermontVT 6.3% 6% state rate VirginiaVA 5.77% 5.3% state rate WashingtonWA 9.43% 6.5% state rate West VirginiaWV 6.56% 6% state rate WisconsinWI 5.7% 5% state rate WyomingWY 5.56% 4% state rate

Frequently asked questions

US Sales Tax FAQ

What is a sales tax rate?

A sales tax rate is the percentage applied to taxable purchases. The final combined rate may include state, county, city, district, or special local taxes.

Are calculator results official?

No. Calculator results are estimates for planning. Always verify final rates, exemptions, and filing rules with the official state revenue agency.

Which states have no statewide sales tax?

Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon do not have a broad statewide sales tax, but local or transaction-specific taxes may still apply.

Why does the same state have different sales tax rates?

Local jurisdictions can add county, city, transit, district, or special-purpose taxes. That is why a final destination rate can differ inside the same state.

Should online sellers use origin or destination rates?

It depends on the state, the sale type, and the sourcing rules. Many remote-seller situations use destination-based rules, but you should confirm with the official state source.

How is a combined sales tax rate calculated?

A combined rate usually adds the applicable state, county, city, district, transit, or special local rates for the transaction location.

Why should I check the official state source?

Sales tax rates, filing rules, exemptions, local jurisdictions, and product taxability can change. Official state sources should be used before collecting or filing.