US Tax Rates
US State Sales Tax Rates 2026
Combined average sales tax rates (state + local) for all 50 states and Washington DC.
9.55%
Highest Rate
Louisiana & Tennessee
7.12%
Average Rate
National average
0%
Lowest Rate
5 tax-free states
51
States Covered
50 states + DC
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.
- Some products (groceries, medicine) may be taxed at reduced or zero rates.
- Rates are updated periodically — verify with your state's Department of Revenue for legal accuracy.
- Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon have no state sales tax.