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Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax on any purchase amount
US average ~7-8%, varies by state/city
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// Sales Tax
Sales tax is a consumption tax charged at the point of sale. Unlike VAT, it's only applied once at the final retail stage, not at every step of production.
// US Sales Tax
The US has no federal sales tax. Each state sets its own rate (0-7.25%), and cities/counties can add local taxes on top. Combined rates range from 0% (Oregon) to over 10% (parts of Louisiana, Tennessee).
// Tax-Free States
Five US states have no sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. Some states exempt groceries, clothing, or prescription drugs.
// Online Purchases
Since the 2018 Wayfair ruling, US states can require online retailers to collect sales tax even without a physical presence in that state.