US Sales Tax Calculator by State (2026 Rates)
Add or remove US sales tax using each state’s 2026 rate and its average local rate.
Tool inputs stay in your browser · optional AI search sends your query
Good to know: There is no national sales tax in the US. Each state sets its own rate and many cities and counties add more. State and average local rates are from the Tax Foundation, as of 1 July 2026.
How to use it (step by step)
- 1Type the amount.
- 2Pick the state.
- 3Choose how to handle local tax, or type the exact total rate from a receipt.
- 4Say whether the amount is before or after tax.
- 5Read the tax and the total.
Words to know
- Sales tax
- A tax added at the checkout, shown separately from the shelf price.
- Local rate
- Extra sales tax charged by a city, county or district on top of the state rate.
- Combined rate
- State rate plus local rate.
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Sources & methods
References checked November 11, 2026. Read each tool’s scope and assumptions before relying on its result.
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