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🇺🇸 US Sales Tax Calculator 2024

Calculate sales tax for any US state. Add local/county tax for your area and see your total price.

US Sales Tax Calculator
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Total Price (with tax)
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Item Price
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State Tax Rate
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Local Tax Rate
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Combined Rate
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Sales Tax Amount
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Total (per item)
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Highest and Lowest Sales Tax States

StateState RateAvg. Combined (State + Local)
🏆 Louisiana4.45%~9.55% (highest combined)
Tennessee7%~9.55%
Arkansas6.5%~9.46%
California7.25%~8.85%
Alabama4%~9.25%
No sales tax states:
Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon0%0%

Understanding US Sales Tax

  • State rate: Set by each state government. Ranges from 0% to 7.25% (California has the highest state rate).
  • Local/county rate: Cities and counties can add their own sales tax on top of the state rate, often 1–4%. This is why the combined rate matters.
  • Nexus: Businesses must collect sales tax if they have a "nexus" (physical or economic presence) in a state.
  • Exemptions: Many states exempt groceries, prescription drugs, and clothing. Rules vary widely by state.
  • Internet sales: Since the 2018 Supreme Court decision (South Dakota v. Wayfair), states can require online retailers to collect sales tax even without physical presence.