Connecticut Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in Connecticut. 6.35% state rate + 0% average local tax = 6.35% combined rate. Free calculator with city-specific rates and exemption details.
State Rate
6.35%
Avg Local
0%
Combined
6.35%
Highest Rate
7.75%
Average local rate pre-filled. Adjust for your city.
Sales Tax Rates in Major Connecticut Cities
| City | Combined Rate |
|---|---|
| Hartford | 6.35% |
| New Haven | 6.35% |
| Stamford | 6.35% |
| Bridgeport | 6.35% |
Quick Reference — Connecticut at 6.35% Combined Rate
| Purchase | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.64 | $10.63 |
| $25.00 | $1.59 | $26.59 |
| $50.00 | $3.17 | $53.17 |
| $100.00 | $6.35 | $106.35 |
| $250.00 | $15.88 | $265.88 |
| $500.00 | $31.75 | $531.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $63.50 | $1063.50 |
| $5,000.00 | $317.50 | $5317.50 |
Connecticut Sales Tax Guide (2026)
Connecticut has a flat statewide rate with no local additions, making it simple. Clothing items under $50 are exempt. Luxury items (over $50k) face a 7.75% rate.
Tax Exemptions in Connecticut
- Groceries: Exempt
- Clothing: Taxed (items over $50)
- Prescription drugs: Exempt in Connecticut
How Connecticut Sales Tax Works
In Connecticut, the total sales tax you pay is the sum of the 6.35% state rate plus any local taxes imposed by your city or county. Local rates vary, with the average being 0% for a combined rate of 6.35%. The highest combined rate in Connecticut is 7.75% (luxury goods).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Connecticut?
Connecticut has a 6.35% state sales tax rate. With average local taxes of 0%, the combined rate is 6.35%. Connecticut has a flat statewide rate with no local additions, making it simple. Clothing items under $50 are exempt. Luxury items (over $50k) face a 7.75% rate.
Are groceries taxed in Connecticut?
Groceries in Connecticut are exempt. Most unprepared food items are not subject to sales tax.
Is clothing taxed in Connecticut?
Clothing in Connecticut is taxed (items over $50). Standard sales tax rates apply to clothing purchases.
What is the highest sales tax rate in Connecticut?
The highest combined rate in Connecticut is 7.75% (luxury goods). Rates vary by city and county due to local tax additions.
What are sales tax rates in major Connecticut cities?
Hartford (6.35%), New Haven (6.35%), Stamford (6.35%), Bridgeport (6.35%).
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Sales Tax in Other States
Alaska (1.76%)
Alabama (9.24%)
Arkansas (9.44%)
Arizona (8.37%)
California (8.82%)
Colorado (7.77%)
Delaware (0%)
Florida (7.01%)
Georgia (7.29%)
Hawaii (4.44%)
Iowa (6.94%)
Idaho (6.03%)
Illinois (8.74%)
Indiana (7%)
Kansas (8.69%)
Kentucky (6%)
Louisiana (9.55%)
Massachusetts (6.25%)
Maryland (6%)
Maine (5.5%)
Michigan (6%)
Minnesota (7.455%)
Missouri (8.285%)
Mississippi (7.07%)
Montana (0%)
North Carolina (6.97%)
North Dakota (6.96%)
Nebraska (6.94%)
New Hampshire (0%)
New Jersey (6.625%)
New Mexico (7.565%)
Nevada (8.23%)
New York (8.52%)
Ohio (7.23%)
Oklahoma (8.94%)
Oregon (0%)
Pennsylvania (6.34%)
Rhode Island (7%)
South Carolina (7.43%)
South Dakota (6.4%)
Tennessee (9.548%)
Texas (8.19%)
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