New York Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in New York. 4% state rate + 4.52% average local tax = 8.52% combined rate. Free calculator with city-specific rates and exemption details.
State Rate
4%
Avg Local
4.52%
Combined
8.52%
Highest Rate
8.875%
Average local rate pre-filled. Adjust for your city.
Sales Tax Rates in Major New York Cities
| City | Combined Rate |
|---|---|
| New York City | 8.875% |
| Buffalo | 8% |
| Albany | 8% |
| Syracuse | 8% |
Quick Reference — New York at 8.52% Combined Rate
| Purchase | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.85 | $10.85 |
| $25.00 | $2.13 | $27.13 |
| $50.00 | $4.26 | $54.26 |
| $100.00 | $8.52 | $108.52 |
| $250.00 | $21.30 | $271.30 |
| $500.00 | $42.60 | $542.60 |
| $1,000.00 | $85.20 | $1085.20 |
| $5,000.00 | $426.00 | $5426.00 |
New York Sales Tax Guide (2026)
New York exempts clothing items under $110 from state and NYC sales tax. Groceries are exempt. NYC has one of the highest combined rates in the country at 8.875%. Local rates vary significantly.
Tax Exemptions in New York
- Groceries: Exempt
- Clothing: Exempt (items under $110)
- Prescription drugs: Exempt in New York
How New York Sales Tax Works
In New York, the total sales tax you pay is the sum of the 4% state rate plus any local taxes imposed by your city or county. Local rates vary, with the average being 4.52% for a combined rate of 8.52%. The highest combined rate in New York is 8.875% (NYC).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in New York?
New York has a 4% state sales tax rate. With average local taxes of 4.52%, the combined rate is 8.52%. New York exempts clothing items under $110 from state and NYC sales tax. Groceries are exempt. NYC has one of the highest combined rates in the country at 8.875%. Local rates vary significantly.
Are groceries taxed in New York?
Groceries in New York are exempt. Most unprepared food items are not subject to sales tax.
Is clothing taxed in New York?
Clothing in New York is exempt (items under $110). This exemption helps reduce the cost of essential apparel.
What is the highest sales tax rate in New York?
The highest combined rate in New York is 8.875% (NYC). Rates vary by city and county due to local tax additions.
What are sales tax rates in major New York cities?
New York City (8.875%), Buffalo (8%), Albany (8%), Syracuse (8%).
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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%)
Connecticut (6.35%)
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%)
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%)
Utah (7.19%)
Virginia (5.75%)
Vermont (6.18%)
Washington (9.29%)
Wisconsin (5.44%)
West Virginia (6.39%)
Wyoming (5.36%)