US Tax Rates
US State Sales Tax Rates 2026
Combined average sales tax rates (state + local) for all 50 states and Washington DC.
9.60%
Highest Rate
Tennessee
7.53%
Average Rate
National average
0%
Lowest Rate
4 tax-free states
51
States Covered
50 states + DC
All rates in the table below are pre-loaded into each state's dedicated calculator. Click any state to open a reverse tax calculator pre-filled with that state's current combined rate.
State Rates
2026 Reverse Sales Tax Rates by State
Combined average rates (state + local). Click any state to use that rate in the calculator.
Combined average rates (state + local). Last verified: May 2026. Source: Tax Foundation.
📌 Important Notes
- Rates shown are combined averages (state rate + average local rate).
- Your actual rate may differ based on your specific city and county jurisdiction.
- Certain necessities (unprepared groceries, prescription drugs) are exempt in many states.
- Rates are sourced from official state Revenue Departments and updated periodically for 2026.
- Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon have no general state sales tax.