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Add or subtract sales tax for any US state, county, and city. Instantly calculate the pre-tax price, tax amount, and total for any purchase across all 50 states.
The Sales Tax - US helps you make informed financial decisions in US. This calculator provides accurate calculations based on current rates and regulations in US. Whether you're planning your finances, comparing options, or making investment decisions, this tool gives you the insights you need. Simply enter your details and get instant, detailed results with clear explanations.
Five states have no state-level sales tax: Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire, Delaware, and Alaska. Alaska allows local governments to impose sales taxes, so some Alaskan cities do charge sales tax even though the state rate is 0%.
Most US states allow local governments (cities and counties) to add their own sales tax on top of the state rate. For example, California's state rate is 7.25%, but Los Angeles County adds 2.25%, bringing the total to 9.5% in many LA areas. The combined rate varies by location.
No. Exemptions vary by state but commonly include groceries, prescription medications, and clothing (in some states). Services are generally not taxed in most states. Online purchases are subject to sales tax if the retailer has a nexus (physical or economic presence) in your state following the 2018 South Dakota v. Wayfair Supreme Court ruling.
The highest combined state and local sales tax rates in the US can exceed 11-12% in certain cities. Tennessee has a high state rate of 7%, and with local additions some areas reach over 9.5%. Louisiana, Arkansas, and Washington also have high combined rates in certain jurisdictions.
No. US sales tax is charged only at the final point of sale to the consumer. VAT (used in the UK, EU, Australia, etc.) is collected at every stage of the supply chain - from raw materials to manufacturing to retail - with businesses reclaiming the VAT they paid. The consumer ultimately bears both, but the collection mechanism is different.
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A typical scenario using default values
{
"purchase_amount": 100,
"state_tax_rate": 6,
"local_tax_rate": 2
}