Connecticut Sales Tax Calculator
Connecticut has no local sales tax: the 6.35% state rate is the rate everywhere in the state. The single-rate structure means a ZIP lookup adds little value in Connecticut beyond confirming the state rate.
Default for Connecticut: 6.35%. Edit to use another rate.
State-level estimate — the exact rate depends on your county, city, and special districts.
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Effective from 2026-01-01 · State-level rate (no ZIP snapshot for this state yet).
Connecticut sales tax rates
| Rate type | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 6.35% |
| Average local rate | 0.00% |
| Average combined rate | 6.35% |
| Highest combined rate | 6.35% |
What is taxable in Connecticut?
- Prescription drugs and most grocery food are exempt, while motor vehicles are taxed at 7.75% and luxury items at 7.75%.
- There are no county or municipal sales taxes, which makes Connecticut one of the simplest states to estimate.
CT sales tax calculator FAQ
- What is the sales tax rate in Connecticut?
- Connecticut's state-level rate is 6.35%. Local taxes bring the statewide average combined rate to about 6.35%, with the highest combined rate around 6.35%. The single-rate structure means a ZIP lookup adds little value in Connecticut beyond confirming the state rate.
- Does Connecticut have local sales tax?
- There are no county or municipal sales taxes, which makes Connecticut one of the simplest states to estimate.
- What is exempt from sales tax in Connecticut?
- Prescription drugs and most grocery food are exempt, while motor vehicles are taxed at 7.75% and luxury items at 7.75%.
- How do I calculate sales tax in Connecticut?
- Multiply the pre-tax price by the combined rate for your location. At the roughly 6.35% average combined rate, a $100.00 purchase would add about $6.35 in tax. Use the ZIP lookup above for the specific rate, and confirm with the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services.
Official source: Connecticut Department of Revenue Services.
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Other state calculators
- Arkansas6.50%
- California7.25%
- Florida6.00%
- Michigan6.00%
- Minnesota6.875%
- Missouri4.225%
- New Jersey6.625%
- New York4.00%
- Ohio5.75%
- Pennsylvania6.00%
- Texas6.25%
- Washington6.50%
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