Free Sales Tax Calculator
Estimate sales tax for any US state in seconds. Enter your sale amount and pick a state — Sails uses the state rate plus the state's average local rate.
Note: State-level average rates are used. Local rates vary by ZIP code.
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Combined state + average local rates across all 50 US states.
| State | State Rate | Avg Local | Combined Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | 4.00% | 5.46% | 9.46% |
| Alaska (AK) | 0.00% | 1.82% | 1.82% |
| Arizona (AZ) | 5.60% | 2.94% | 8.54% |
| Arkansas (AR) | 6.50% | 2.98% | 9.48% |
| California (CA) | 7.25% | 1.78% | 9.03% |
| Colorado (CO) | 2.90% | 4.99% | 7.89% |
| Connecticut (CT) | 6.35% | 0.00% | 6.35% |
| Delaware (DE) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Florida (FL) | 6.00% | 0.98% | 6.98% |
| Georgia (GA) | 4.00% | 3.56% | 7.56% |
| Hawaii (HI) | 4.00% | 0.50% | 4.50% |
| Idaho (ID) | 6.00% | 0.03% | 6.03% |
| Illinois (IL) | 6.25% | 2.73% | 8.98% |
| Indiana (IN) | 7.00% | 0.00% | 7.00% |
| Iowa (IA) | 6.00% | 0.94% | 6.94% |
| Kansas (KS) | 6.50% | 2.21% | 8.71% |
| Kentucky (KY) | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% |
| Louisiana (LA) | 5.00% | 5.13% | 10.13% |
| Maine (ME) | 5.50% | 0.00% | 5.50% |
| Maryland (MD) | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 6.25% | 0.00% | 6.25% |
| Michigan (MI) | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% |
| Minnesota (MN) | 6.88% | 1.26% | 8.13% |
| Mississippi (MS) | 7.00% | 0.06% | 7.06% |
| Missouri (MO) | 4.22% | 4.22% | 8.45% |
| Montana (MT) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Nebraska (NE) | 5.50% | 1.48% | 6.98% |
| Nevada (NV) | 6.85% | 1.39% | 8.24% |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 6.63% | 0.00% | 6.63% |
| New Mexico (NM) | 4.88% | 2.80% | 7.67% |
| New York (NY) | 4.00% | 4.54% | 8.54% |
| North Carolina (NC) | 4.75% | 2.35% | 7.10% |
| North Dakota (ND) | 5.00% | 2.09% | 7.09% |
| Ohio (OH) | 5.75% | 1.54% | 7.29% |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 4.50% | 4.56% | 9.06% |
| Oregon (OR) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 6.00% | 0.34% | 6.34% |
| Rhode Island (RI) | 7.00% | 0.00% | 7.00% |
| South Carolina (SC) | 6.00% | 1.49% | 7.49% |
| South Dakota (SD) | 4.20% | 1.91% | 6.11% |
| Tennessee (TN) | 7.00% | 2.61% | 9.61% |
| Texas (TX) | 6.25% | 1.95% | 8.20% |
| Utah (UT) | 6.10% | 1.32% | 7.42% |
| Vermont (VT) | 6.00% | 0.43% | 6.43% |
| Virginia (VA) | 5.30% | 0.47% | 5.77% |
| Washington (WA) | 6.50% | 3.07% | 9.57% |
| West Virginia (WV) | 6.00% | 0.60% | 6.60% |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 5.00% | 0.72% | 5.72% |
| Wyoming (WY) | 4.00% | 1.39% | 5.39% |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% |
State rates plus average local rates as of July 1, 2026. Source: Tax Foundation. For estimation only — not tax advice.
Why Use Sails' Free Sales Tax Calculator?
Instant Results
No sign-up, no wait. Enter your amount and state, get the answer immediately.
Dated, Sourced Rates
Rates as of July 1, 2026, from the Tax Foundation's state and average local rates, so you know how current they are.
All 50 States
Coverage for all US states including combined state + average local rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate sales tax?
Multiply the sale price by the sales tax rate (as a decimal). For example, $100 × 8.5% = $8.50 in tax, making your total $108.50. Our calculator does this automatically for every US state.
Which states have no sales tax?
Five states have no state sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. However, Alaska does allow local sales taxes, so check local rates if selling there.
What is the highest sales tax state?
Combining state rates with average local rates (as of July 2026), Louisiana, Tennessee, Washington, Arkansas and Alabama have the highest combined rates, all above 9%.
Do I need to collect sales tax on all my sales?
It depends on whether you have "nexus" in a state — meaning a sufficient business presence or sales volume that triggers a collection obligation. Most states use a $100,000 sales threshold; a few set a higher amount, and some also count transactions. Sails can help you track your nexus across all states.
Are these rates accurate for my city or ZIP code?
No — these are state-level estimates (state rate + average local rate). Actual local taxes vary by city, county, and special district, so the rate at a specific address can be higher or lower. For an exact rate, use your state's official rate lookup.
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