New Jersey Sales Tax Calculator
New Jersey has a 6.625% state rate with no local sales tax, plus reduced rates in urban enterprise zones. The Urban Enterprise Zone rate is the main exception to New Jersey's single statewide rate.
Default for New Jersey: 6.625%. 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).
New Jersey sales tax rates
| Rate type | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 6.625% |
| Average local rate | 0.00% |
| Average combined rate | 6.625% |
| Highest combined rate | 6.625% |
What is taxable in New Jersey?
- Unprepared food, prescription drugs, and most clothing are exempt, while prepared food is taxable.
- There is no general local sales tax, but Urban Enterprise Zone retailers may charge a reduced 3.3125% rate.
NJ sales tax calculator FAQ
- What is the sales tax rate in New Jersey?
- New Jersey's state-level rate is 6.625%. Local taxes bring the statewide average combined rate to about 6.625%, with the highest combined rate around 6.625%. The Urban Enterprise Zone rate is the main exception to New Jersey's single statewide rate.
- Does New Jersey have local sales tax?
- There is no general local sales tax, but Urban Enterprise Zone retailers may charge a reduced 3.3125% rate.
- What is exempt from sales tax in New Jersey?
- Unprepared food, prescription drugs, and most clothing are exempt, while prepared food is taxable.
- How do I calculate sales tax in New Jersey?
- Multiply the pre-tax price by the combined rate for your location. At the roughly 6.625% average combined rate, a $100.00 purchase would add about $6.63 in tax. Use the ZIP lookup above for the specific rate, and confirm with the New Jersey Division of Taxation.
Official source: New Jersey Division of Taxation.
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Other state calculators
- Arkansas6.50%
- California7.25%
- Connecticut6.35%
- Florida6.00%
- Michigan6.00%
- Minnesota6.875%
- Missouri4.225%
- New York4.00%
- Ohio5.75%
- Pennsylvania6.00%
- Texas6.25%
- Washington6.50%
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