US Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate US sales tax for all 50 states + DC. Updated 2026 rates, forward and reverse calculation, state comparison table.
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Sales Tax Rates by State
All 50 US states + District of Columbia. Updated 2026 rates.
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🎉 5 States With No Sales Tax
*Alaska has no state sales tax but allows municipalities to levy local sales taxes (avg ~1.82%).
Frequently Asked Questions
How does sales tax work in the United States?
Sales tax is a consumption tax imposed at the state and local level. There is no federal sales tax. Each state sets its own rate, and many cities and counties add local taxes on top. The combined rate can vary significantly even within the same state.
Which states have no sales tax?
Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon have no state-level sales tax. However, Alaska allows municipalities to levy local sales taxes, with an average of about 1.82%.
What is the difference between sales tax and VAT?
Sales tax is collected only at the final point of sale to the consumer. VAT (Value Added Tax) is collected at every stage of production and distribution, with businesses reclaiming VAT paid on inputs. Similar result for consumers, different mechanism for businesses.
Is food taxed with sales tax?
In most states, unprepared groceries are exempt or taxed at a reduced rate. Only about 12 states tax groceries at the full rate. Prescription drugs are exempt in nearly all states.
What is the combined rate?
The combined rate is the sum of the state sales tax plus any local taxes (county, city, special districts). The combined rate is what you actually pay at checkout. It can vary from one neighborhood to another in the same city.
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