What states have no sales tax in USA?

Five states have no state sales tax: Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire, Delaware, and Alaska (though local taxes may apply in Alaska).

What is the highest sales tax state in USA?

Louisiana and Tennessee have the highest combined state + local sales tax at around 9.5-9.7%. California's state rate is 7.25% but combined rates reach 10.75% in some areas.

How is sales tax calculated?

Sales Tax = Purchase Price × Tax Rate. On $100 purchase with 8% tax: Tax = $8, Total = $108. Our calculator handles all US state rates automatically.

Is sales tax deductible on federal taxes?

Yes. You can deduct state and local sales taxes on Schedule A if you itemize deductions, as an alternative to deducting state income tax.

Do online purchases have sales tax?

Yes, since the 2018 South Dakota v. Wayfair Supreme Court ruling, online sellers must collect sales tax in states where they have economic nexus, typically $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions.

🧾 Sales Tax Calculator USA 2026

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🗺️ Sales Tax Rates by State (2026)

State	State Rate	Avg Total
Oregon, Montana, Delaware, NH, Alaska	0%	0%
California	7.25%	8.68%
Texas	6.25%	8.20%
New York	4.0%	8.52%
Florida	6.0%	7.08%
Washington	6.5%	9.29%
Illinois (Chicago)	6.25%	10.25%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which US states have no sales tax?

Five states have zero state sales tax: Oregon, Montana, Delaware, New Hampshire, and Alaska (though some Alaskan cities have local taxes). If you live near a border, buying big-ticket items in a no-tax state can save 6-10%. A $2,000 laptop saves $140-200 by purchasing in Oregon instead of California.

Are groceries taxed in the USA?

Most states exempt grocery food from sales tax: California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Florida, Pennsylvania and many more. However, prepared/hot food, candy, and soda are typically taxed everywhere. Some states like Illinois tax groceries at a reduced 1% rate rather than full exemption.