New York Sales Tax Calculator
New York's 4% state rate rises to 8.875% in New York City once city and MCTD surcharges are added. New York City's 8.875% combined rate is the figure most people mean when they ask about New York sales tax.
Default for New York: 8.50%. 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 and sample ZIP-level rates.
New York sales tax rates
| Rate type | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 4.00% |
| Average local rate | 4.50% |
| Average combined rate | 8.50% |
| Highest combined rate | 8.875% |
What is taxable in New York?
- Clothing and footwear under $110 per item are exempt, and unprepared food and prescription drugs are exempt.
- Counties and cities add local rates, and the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District adds a 0.375% surcharge in the downstate region.
NY sales tax calculator FAQ
- What is the sales tax rate in New York?
- New York's state-level rate is 4.00%. Local taxes bring the statewide average combined rate to about 8.50%, with the highest combined rate around 8.875%. New York City's 8.875% combined rate is the figure most people mean when they ask about New York sales tax.
- Does New York have local sales tax?
- Counties and cities add local rates, and the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District adds a 0.375% surcharge in the downstate region.
- What is exempt from sales tax in New York?
- Clothing and footwear under $110 per item are exempt, and unprepared food and prescription drugs are exempt.
- How do I calculate sales tax in New York?
- Multiply the pre-tax price by the combined rate for your location. At the roughly 8.50% average combined rate, a $100.00 purchase would add about $8.50 in tax. Use the ZIP lookup above for the specific rate, and confirm with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.
Official source: New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.
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Other state calculators
- Arkansas6.50%
- California7.25%
- Connecticut6.35%
- Florida6.00%
- Michigan6.00%
- Minnesota6.875%
- Missouri4.225%
- New Jersey6.625%
- Ohio5.75%
- Pennsylvania6.00%
- Texas6.25%
- Washington6.50%
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