USA: Paycheck & taxes
Sales Tax Calculator (USA)
Find the total price with sales tax, or the tax hidden inside a price, for any US state. Choose the state to fill in its base rate, add your local rate, and switch between “before tax” and “including tax”.
How to use the Sales Tax Calculator (USA)
- Enter the price.
- Choose the state - its base rate is filled in.
- Add the city or county rate for your area.
- Pick whether the price is before tax or includes tax.
Formula
Example
A $100 purchase in California at the 7.25% state rate plus a 2.25% local rate costs $109.50.
States with no statewide sales tax
Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon. Some Alaska towns still charge local sales tax.
For sellers
Online sellers may need to collect tax in states where they pass that state's economic nexus threshold (often $100,000 in sales). Marketplaces such as Amazon and Etsy usually collect it for you.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the highest combined sales tax rate?
Some cities in Louisiana, Tennessee, Arkansas, Washington and Alabama have combined rates above 9.5%.
Is food taxed?
Many states exempt groceries or tax them at a lower rate. Prepared food is usually taxed.
Where do I find my local rate?
Your state department of revenue publishes rate lookups by address.
Is sales tax deductible?
If you itemize, you can deduct state and local sales tax or income tax, within the SALT limit.
Tax figures are for the 2026 tax year and are estimates for planning only. For filing decisions, confirm with a qualified tax professional or the IRS. Your inputs stay in your browser and are not sent to Soft2Cloud.
Last updated: November 2026