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Tax · United States

Sales Tax Calculator

Combine state and local rates to get the tax and total — or work backwards from a receipt.

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e.g. California 7.25%, Texas 6.25%, New York 4%, Florida 6%. Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire and Delaware have none.
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How to use the Sales Tax Calculator

  1. Enter the price (or the receipt total for a reverse calculation).
  2. Enter your state rate and the local county/city rate.
  3. Choose add or reverse.

Formula used

Combined rate = State rate + Local rate

Sales tax = Price × Combined rate, Total = Price + Sales tax

Reverse: Pre-tax price = Total ÷ (1 + Combined rate)

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Sales Tax Calculator — FAQs

Which states have no sales tax?▾
Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire and Delaware have no statewide sales tax. Alaska has no state tax but allows local sales taxes.
Which state has the highest sales tax?▾
California has the highest state base rate at 7.25%, and combined state and local rates above 10% occur in parts of Louisiana, Tennessee, Arkansas, Washington and Alabama.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards?▾
Divide the total by 1 plus the combined rate. A $108.25 receipt at 8.25% is $100 before tax.
Is sales tax the same as VAT?▾
No. US sales tax is charged once at the final sale to the consumer, while VAT is charged at every stage with credits for tax paid on purchases.

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