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Sales Tax Calculator by State (2026)
Add sales tax to a price or remove it from a total, using 2026 state rates for all 50 states and DC plus your local rate.
Price and place
Total with tax
$106.25
State 6.25% + local = 6.25%
💡 Good to know
- Many states don't tax groceries or prescription drugs, or tax them at a lower rate.
- Bought online from out of state without paying tax? You may owe "use tax" to your own state.
- California, Utah and Virginia rates here include the statewide local add-on everyone pays.
State base rates for 2026 from the Tax Foundation. Rules last checked: October 2026. 🔒 Everything stays on your device.
✅ Rules last checked:
📚 Official sources: Tax Foundation: sales tax rates, midyear 2026
We build every tool from the official rules and re-check them when they change. Always confirm with the official source before you rely on a result.
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Questions people ask
Which states have no sales tax?+
Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon have no statewide sales tax. Alaska lets cities and boroughs charge local sales tax.
Which state has the highest sales tax?+
California has the highest state rate (7.25%). With local taxes added, Louisiana, Tennessee, Washington, Arkansas and Alabama have the highest average combined rates, over 9%.
How do I remove sales tax from a total?+
Divide the total by 1 + the tax rate. For example, $108.25 ÷ 1.0825 = $100 before 8.25% tax.