Add tax to a purchase, strip it from a total, or look up any US state's combined rate. Updated for 2026 with state and local rates. No more guessing.
Sales tax rates vary significantly by state and locality. Below are the combined state and average local tax rates for all US states with sales tax, plus the five states with no sales tax.
| State | State Rate | Avg Local Rate | Combined Avg | Food Exempt? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 4.45% | 5.66% | 10.11% | No |
| Tennessee | 7.00% | 2.61% | 9.61% | Yes (groceries 4%) |
| Washington | 6.50% | 3.01% | 9.51% | No |
| Alabama | 4.00% | 5.46% | 9.46% | Yes |
| Arkansas | 6.50% | 2.96% | 9.46% | Yes (groceries 1.5%) |
| California | 7.25% | 1.57% | 8.82% | No |
| New York | 4.00% | 4.53% | 8.53% | Yes (groceries exempt) |
| Texas | 6.25% | 1.95% | 8.20% | No |
| Florida | 6.00% | 1.06% | 7.06% | Yes |
| Delaware | 0% | 0% | 0% | N/A — no sales tax |
| Montana | 0% | 0% | 0% | N/A — no sales tax |
| New Hampshire | 0% | 0% | 0% | N/A — no sales tax |
| Oregon | 0% | 0% | 0% | N/A — no sales tax |
| Alaska | 0% | 1.76% | 1.76% | No state tax; local taxes vary |
Five states have no statewide sales tax: Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon, and Alaska (though Alaska allows local taxes). Louisiana has the highest combined rate at 10.11%. When shopping online, you may owe use tax if the retailer does not collect sales tax in your state. Always verify your specific zip code rate, as city and county taxes can add 1-5% to the base state rate.
When you itemize deductions on your federal tax return, you can choose to deduct either state income tax OR state and local sales tax — but not both. This is particularly beneficial for residents of the nine states with no state income tax (Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming).
| Scenario | Deduct Sales Tax? | Deduct Income Tax? | Which Is Better? | 2024 Max Deduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live in no-income-tax state | Yes | N/A | Sales tax deduction is the only option | $10,000 ($5,000 MFS) |
| Live in income-tax state, low spender | Maybe | Yes | Income tax usually better | $10,000 combined SALT limit |
| Live in income-tax state, high spender | Maybe | Yes | Compare: sales tax may be higher | $10,000 combined SALT limit |
| Made large purchase (car, boat, RV) | Yes | Maybe | Sales tax may exceed income tax this year | $10,000 combined SALT limit |
| Home renovation project | Yes | Maybe | Sales tax on materials adds up | $10,000 combined SALT limit |
The IRS Sales Tax Deduction Calculator helps you determine which deduction gives you the larger benefit. In practice, income tax deduction is usually larger for most people — but residents of no-income-tax states and anyone who made a major taxable purchase should check the sales tax option. Remember that the SALT (State and Local Tax) deduction cap of $10,000 ($5,000 if married filing separately) applies to the combined total of income + sales tax, not each individually.
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