Sales tax
Sales tax is a consumption tax imposed by state and local governments on the sale of goods and services. It’s calculated as a percentage of the purchase price and collected by the retailer at the point of sale, who then remits it to the government.
The revenue generated supports public services like education, transportation, and emergency response systems. Sales tax rates vary by state and locality, and some items may be exempt or taxed differently depending on regional laws.
Sales Tax Rates by State
State | State Sales Tax Rate |
Alabama | 4.00% |
Alaska | 0.00% |
Arizona | 5.60% |
Arkansas | 6.50% |
California | 7.25% |
Colorado | 2.90% |
Connecticut | 6.35% |
Delaware | 0.00% |
Florida | 6.00% |
Georgia | 4.00% |
Hawaii | 4.00% |
Idaho | 6.00% |
Illinois | 6.25% |
Indiana | 7.00% |
Iowa | 6.00% |
Kansas | 6.50% |
Kentucky | 6.00% |
Louisiana | 4.45% |
Maine | 5.50% |
Maryland | 6.00% |
Massachusetts | 6.25% |
Michigan | 6.00% |
Minnesota | 6.88% |
Mississippi | 7.00% |
Missouri | 4.23% |
Montana | 0.00% |
Nebraska | 5.50% |
Nevada | 6.85% |
New Hampshire | 0.00% |
New Jersey | 6.63% |
New Mexico | 5.13% |
New York | 4.00% |
North Carolina | 4.75% |
North Dakota | 5.00% |
Ohio | 5.75% |
Oklahoma | 4.50% |
Oregon | 0.00% |
Pennsylvania | 6.00% |
Rhode Island | 7.00% |
South Carolina | 6.00% |
South Dakota | 4.50% |
Tennessee | 7.00% |
Texas | 6.25% |
Utah | 4.85% |
Vermont | 6.00% |
Virginia | 5.30% |
Washington | 6.50% |
West Virginia | 6.00% |
Wisconsin | 5.00% |
Wyoming | 4.00% |
District of Columbia | 6.00% |
Note: These rates represent the base state sales tax and do not include additional local sales taxes that may apply.