Sales Tax Calculator
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US Sales Tax Overview
The US has no federal sales tax. Instead, each state sets its own rate, and many counties and cities add local taxes on top. The rates in this calculator are the state-level rates only — your actual total rate may be 1-4% higher depending on your city and county.
States with no sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon. Note: Alaska allows local governments to impose sales taxes, so some Alaskan cities do have tax.
The highest combined state and local rates are typically in Louisiana (~9.5%), Tennessee (~9.5%), Arkansas (~9.4%), and Washington (~9.3%). Always check your local rate for accurate calculations on large purchases.
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Sales Tax Questions
How do I calculate sales tax manually?+
Multiply the price by the tax rate (as a decimal). Example: $50 item at 8% tax → 50 × 0.08 = $4 tax → total $54. To find a pre-tax price from a total: divide by (1 + rate). Example: $54 total at 8% → 54 / 1.08 = $50 pre-tax.
Which states have no sales tax?+
Five states have no statewide sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. Alaska allows local jurisdictions to charge sales tax, so some cities in Alaska do have it. Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon have no sales tax at any level.
Is online shopping subject to sales tax?+
Yes, since the 2018 Supreme Court decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, online retailers can be required to collect sales tax in states where they have significant sales, even without a physical presence. Most major online retailers now collect sales tax based on your shipping address. Small retailers may not collect if they fall below state economic nexus thresholds.
Are groceries and food taxed?+
Most states exempt basic groceries from sales tax. However, prepared food, candy, and soft drinks are often taxable even in states that exempt groceries. States that fully tax groceries include Alabama, Mississippi, and South Dakota. States like Texas exempt groceries but tax prepared food above a certain threshold.