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Sales Tax Rates & Rules by State

Five states have no sales tax (Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon). The rest range from 2.9% to 7.25%. Local taxes can add significantly. Click any state for detailed rates, registration requirements, and taxability rules.

Sales Tax Rates Map

Interactive US map showing sales tax rates by state — darker colors indicate higher combined rates

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StateState RateLocal Tax?Avg Combined
Alabama4.00%Yes9.24%
Alaska0.00%Yes1.82%
Arizona5.60%Yes8.40%
Arkansas6.50%Yes9.45%
California7.25%Yes8.85%
Colorado2.90%Yes7.78%
Connecticut6.35%No6.35%
Delaware0.00%No0.00%
District of Columbia6.00%No6.00%
Florida6.00%Yes7.02%
Georgia4.00%Yes7.37%
Hawaii4.00%Yes4.44%
Idaho6.00%Yes6.02%
Illinois6.25%Yes8.82%
Indiana7.00%No7.00%
Iowa6.00%Yes6.94%
Kansas6.50%Yes8.69%
Kentucky6.00%No6.00%
Louisiana4.45%Yes9.56%
Maine5.50%No5.50%
Maryland6.00%No6.00%
Massachusetts6.25%No6.25%
Michigan6.00%No6.00%
Minnesota6.875%Yes7.49%
Mississippi7.00%Yes7.07%
Missouri4.225%Yes8.39%
Montana0.00%No0.00%
Nebraska5.50%Yes6.94%
Nevada6.85%Yes8.23%
New Hampshire0.00%No0.00%
New Jersey6.625%No6.60%
New Mexico5.00%Yes7.72%
New York4.00%Yes8.52%
North Carolina4.75%Yes6.99%
North Dakota5.00%Yes6.97%
Ohio5.75%Yes7.24%
Oklahoma4.50%Yes8.98%
Oregon0.00%No0.00%
Pennsylvania6.00%Yes6.34%
Rhode Island7.00%No7.00%
South Carolina6.00%Yes7.43%
South Dakota4.50%Yes6.40%
Tennessee7.00%Yes9.55%
Texas6.25%Yes8.20%
Utah6.10%Yes7.19%
Vermont6.00%Yes6.24%
Virginia5.30%Yes5.75%
Washington6.50%Yes9.29%
West Virginia6.00%Yes6.55%
Wisconsin5.00%Yes5.43%
Wyoming4.00%Yes5.36%

Rates are approximate and subject to change. Local rates vary by city and county. This is general information, not tax advice.