Eleven free, accurate calculators for US consumers, business owners, and accountants — including our specialized Tip and Tax Calculator for dining and service billing, plus VAT and GST tools for international sellers. Every result shows its math.
Forward, reverse, by-state, multi-state, holidays, reconciliation, and tip & tax — all updated for 2026.
Extract pre-tax amounts instantly from any inclusive total. Perfect for auditing receipts, GAAP compliance, and reversing combined state & local sales tax rates.
ForwardCalculate 2026 sales tax for any US address or ZIP code. Instantly add exact state, county, and municipal tax rates to any pre-tax subtotal.
ComparisonCompare 2026 state, county, and local sales tax rates side-by-side. Analyze combined tax brackets and identify states with zero sales tax.
BusinessBack out sales tax from receipts, business expenses, and invoices. Separate pre-tax revenue from tax liabilities with exact reverse calculations.
ForwardAdd sales tax to any transaction. Instantly apply current 2026 rates for all 50 states to compute the correct tax amount and total price.
DiningSplit dining bills, calculate tips, and apply sales tax in seconds. Perfect for groups, business lunches, and ensuring fair, itemized splits.
EcommerceCalculate multi-state sales tax obligations in a single batch. Crucial for e-commerce sellers managing Wayfair economic nexus thresholds.
AccountingReconcile monthly gross receipts and isolate sales tax liabilities for state tax returns. Perfect for e-commerce, retail, and QuickBooks audits.
SeasonalTrack all active 2026 tax-free weekends and back-to-school sales tax holidays. Filter by state to maximize seasonal savings on apparel & electronics.
Visual MapExplore our interactive 2026 US sales tax map. Compare combined state and average local rates visually across all 50 jurisdictions.
LookupLook up the exact 2026 combined sales tax rate for any US ZIP code. Covers 42,000+ ZIP codes with state, county, city, and district overlays.
For US businesses selling abroad and international shoppers.
Calculate VAT backwards or forwards for the UK, EU, Norway, and Switzerland. Extract net prices, VAT rates, and gross totals instantly.
CanadaCalculate Canadian GST, HST, and PST for all 13 provinces and territories. Handles forward tax addition and reverse tax extraction.
Foundational blueprints for sales tax compliance, digital goods taxability, and audit-ready reconciliation.
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Combined state + average local rates, sorted from highest to lowest. See our full Sales Tax Comparison by State tool for sortable columns and side-by-side analysis.
| State | State rate | Avg. local | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 4.45% | 5.10% | 9.55% |
| Tennessee | 7.00% | 2.55% | 9.55% |
| Arkansas | 6.50% | 2.93% | 9.43% |
| Alabama | 4.00% | 5.24% | 9.24% |
| Washington | 6.50% | 2.72% | 9.22% |
| Oklahoma | 4.50% | 4.47% | 8.97% |
| California | 7.25% | 1.57% | 8.82% |
| Illinois | 6.25% | 2.49% | 8.74% |
| Kansas | 6.50% | 2.20% | 8.70% |
| New York | 4.00% | 4.52% | 8.52% |
| Arizona | 5.60% | 2.77% | 8.37% |
| Missouri | 4.22% | 4.10% | 8.33% |
| Nevada | 6.85% | 1.38% | 8.23% |
| Texas | 6.25% | 1.95% | 8.20% |
| New Mexico | 5.00% | 2.73% | 7.73% |
| Colorado | 2.90% | 4.82% | 7.72% |
| Minnesota | 6.88% | 0.58% | 7.45% |
| South Carolina | 6.00% | 1.43% | 7.43% |
| Georgia | 4.00% | 3.37% | 7.37% |
| Ohio | 5.75% | 1.48% | 7.23% |
| Mississippi | 7.00% | 0.07% | 7.07% |
| Utah | 4.85% | 2.21% | 7.06% |
| Florida | 6.00% | 1.05% | 7.05% |
| Indiana | 7.00% | 0.00% | 7.00% |
| Rhode Island | 7.00% | 0.00% | 7.00% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | 2.22% | 6.97% |
| Nebraska | 5.50% | 1.46% | 6.96% |
| Iowa | 6.00% | 0.94% | 6.94% |
| North Dakota | 5.00% | 1.85% | 6.85% |
| New Jersey | 6.63% | 0.00% | 6.63% |
| West Virginia | 6.00% | 0.39% | 6.39% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% | 0.00% | 6.35% |
| Pennsylvania | 6.00% | 0.34% | 6.34% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | 0.00% | 6.25% |
| Vermont | 6.00% | 0.24% | 6.24% |
| South Dakota | 4.20% | 1.90% | 6.10% |
| Idaho | 6.00% | 0.02% | 6.02% |
| Kentucky | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% |
| Maryland | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% |
| Michigan | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% |
| Washington D.C. | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% |
| Virginia | 4.30% | 1.33% | 5.63% |
| Maine | 5.50% | 0.00% | 5.50% |
| Wisconsin | 5.00% | 0.44% | 5.44% |
| Wyoming | 4.00% | 1.36% | 5.36% |
| Hawaii | 4.00% | 0.44% | 4.44% |
| Alaska | 0.00% | 1.76% | 1.76% |
| Delaware | 0.00% | 0.00% | No sales tax |
| Montana | 0.00% | 0.00% | No sales tax |
| New Hampshire | 0.00% | 0.00% | No sales tax |
| Oregon | 0.00% | 0.00% | No sales tax |
Most sales tax calculators show you a number and walk away. TaxesLedger explains every result like a clean receipt — total, rate, pre-tax price, tax amount, and a verification line that rebuilds the total so you can audit the math at a glance.
We update every state, provincial, and country rate on a quarterly cadence using data from the Tax Foundation and individual state Departments of Revenue.
Consumers backing out tax from a receipt to budget or process a return. Small business owners reconciling daily sales for monthly filings. Accountants separating tax-inclusive revenue for GAAP-compliant books. Ecommerce sellers juggling post-Wayfair multi-state nexus obligations. Whatever the workflow, every tool is one tab and one click away.
For informational purposes only. Tax rates change frequently — verify with your state's Department of Revenue before filing. This tool is not a substitute for professional tax advice.
· Rates verified quarterly from the Tax Foundation and state Departments of Revenue.
All rates, thresholds, and regulatory guidance cited on this page are sourced from official government publications and non-partisan research institutions.
IRS Sales Tax Calculator
The official Internal Revenue Service tool for determining deductible state and local sales tax for federal income tax purposes.
irs.govU.S. Census Bureau
Official government repository for quarterly state and local tax revenue statistics and government finance data.
census.govSupreme Court — Wayfair Decision
The official government opinion for South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., establishing modern economic nexus standards for remote sellers.
supremecourt.govSBA Business Tax Guide
Official Small Business Administration guidance on understanding federal and state tax obligations for small business owners.
sba.govStreamlined Sales Tax Board
The official inter-governmental organization facilitating the simplification of sales tax administration across 24 member states.
streamlinedsalestax.orgCalifornia CDTFA
Official CA tax rates portal, address-specific lookup tools, and district tax publications.
cdtfa.ca.govTexas Comptroller
The official Texas sales tax rate locator, local jurisdiction database, and nexus guidance.
comptroller.texas.govNew York Tax & Finance
Official NY jurisdiction lookup for combined state, local, and MTA rates, and clothing exemptions.
tax.ny.govFlorida Dept. of Revenue
Official FL resource for state sales tax rates, county surtaxes, and annual tax holidays.
floridarevenue.comMyTax Illinois
Official Illinois Department of Revenue portal for address-based tax rate lookups and filings.
tax.illinois.govPennsylvania Revenue
Official PA portal for sales, use, and hotel occupancy tax rates and regulatory guidance.
revenue.pa.govOhio 'The Finder'
Official Ohio Department of Taxation tool for looking up rates by address, ZIP, or GPS coordinates.
tax.ohio.govGeorgia Dept. of Revenue
Official Georgia sales and use tax rate charts and local jurisdiction tax distribution data.
dor.georgia.govNorth Carolina DOR
Official NCDOR portal for state, local, and transit tax rates by county and jurisdiction.
ncdor.govMichigan Treasury
Official Michigan Department of Treasury resources for the statewide 6% sales and use tax.
michigan.govTaxesLedger is an independent educational tool. We are not affiliated with any government agency. Rates are verified quarterly; always confirm with your jurisdiction's official Department of Revenue before filing. Last verification: May 15, 2026.