2026 Updated Rates
Sales Tax Rates by State
Complete guide to all 50 US states — state rate, local rate, combined rate & food exemptions
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Highest Combined
10.02%
Louisiana
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No Sales Tax
5 States
AK, DE, MT, NH, OR
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National Average
6.6%
Combined rate
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Food Exempt States
32 States
Full or partial exemption
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Common exemptions by category
Groceries / Food
32 states exempt or reduce tax on groceries. TX, CA, NY fully exempt basic food items.
Prescription Medicine
Almost all states exempt prescription drugs from sales tax.
Clothing
PA, NJ, NY (under $110/item; Wayfair), most clothing purchases.
Online / Out-of-State
Since 2018 (South Dakota v. Wayfair), most states collect tax on online sales too.
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Detailed breakdown with city rates
California
7.25%
State rate
Texas
6.25%
State rate
New York
4%
State rate
Florida
6%
State rate
Illinois
6.25%
State rate
Washington
6.5%
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