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NOMAD state — no state or local sales tax.
| Amount | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| $25.00 | $0.00 | $25.00 |
| $50.00 | $0.00 | $50.00 |
| $100.00 | $0.00 | $100.00 |
| $250.00 | $0.00 | $250.00 |
| $500.00 | $0.00 | $500.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $0.00 | $1,000.00 |
State rate, average local rate, and combined rate · Source: Tax Foundation, January 2026
| State | State Rate | Avg Local | Combined | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana🔴 Highest in US | 4.45% | 5.10% | 9.55% | HIGHEST combined rate in US tied with TN at 9.55%. |
| Tennessee🔴 Highest in US | 7.00% | 2.55% | 9.55% | HIGHEST combined rate in US tied with LA at 9.55%. Groceries taxed at 4%. |
| Arkansas🔴 3rd Highest | 6.50% | 2.97% | 9.47% | 3rd highest combined rate in US. |
| Illinois | 6.25% | 3.14% | 9.39% | Chicago reaches 10.25% combined. Eliminated 1% grocery tax Jan 1, 2026. |
| Alabama | 4.00% | 5.27% | 9.27% | Highest avg local rate in US. Groceries taxed at 3% (reduced rate). |
| Washington | 6.50% | 2.67% | 9.17% | 5th highest combined rate. Tacoma reaches 10.2%. |
| Oklahoma | 4.50% | 4.56% | 9.06% | 4th highest avg local rate. |
| California | 7.25% | 1.69% | 8.94% | Highest STATE rate in US at 7.25%. Includes mandatory 1.25% local add-on. |
| Kansas | 6.50% | 2.18% | 8.68% | |
| New York | 4.00% | 4.54% | 8.54% | NYC adds 4.5% local, total NYC rate 8.875%. Empire State has high local rates. |
| Arizona | 5.60% | 2.78% | 8.38% | |
| Nevada | 6.85% | 1.46% | 8.31% | |
| Texas | 6.25% | 1.94% | 8.19% | |
| Missouri | 4.23% | 3.93% | 8.16% | |
| Colorado | 2.90% | 4.99% | 7.89% | Lowest state rate at 2.9% but very high local rates averaging 4.99%. |
| New Mexico | 5.13% | 2.69% | 7.82% | |
| Minnesota | 6.88% | 0.53% | 7.41% | |
| Georgia | 4.00% | 3.40% | 7.40% | Many counties increased by ~1% in 2026 due to Floating Local Option Sales Tax. |
| South Carolina | 6.00% | 1.25% | 7.25% | |
| Ohio | 5.75% | 1.47% | 7.22% | |
| Utah | 6.10% | 1.04% | 7.14% | Includes mandatory 1.25% local add-on in state rate. |
| Mississippi | 7.00% | 0.07% | 7.07% | |
| Florida | 6.00% | 1.06% | 7.06% | |
| Indiana | 7.00% | 0.00% | 7.00% | No local sales taxes. Flat 7% statewide. |
| Rhode Island | 7.00% | 0.00% | 7.00% | No local sales taxes. Flat 7% statewide. |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | 2.24% | 6.99% | |
| Nebraska | 5.50% | 1.39% | 6.89% | |
| New Jersey | 6.63% | 0.00% | 6.60% | Salem County exempt from statewide rate — collects 3.3125% local only. |
| Connecticut | 6.35% | 0.00% | 6.35% | No local sales taxes. Flat 6.35% statewide. |
| Pennsylvania | 6.00% | 0.34% | 6.34% | |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | 0.00% | 6.25% | No local sales taxes. Flat 6.25% statewide. Groceries exempt. |
| Vermont | 6.00% | 0.18% | 6.18% | |
| South Dakota | 4.20% | 1.90% | 6.10% | Temporarily reduced from 4.5% to 4.2% (reverts after 4 years). |
| West Virginia | 6.00% | 0.04% | 6.04% | |
| Idaho | 6.00% | 0.03% | 6.03% | |
| Iowa | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% | |
| Kentucky | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% | No local sales taxes. Flat 6% statewide. |
| Maryland | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% | No local sales taxes. Flat 6% statewide. |
| Michigan | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% | No local sales taxes. Flat 6% statewide. |
| Washington DC | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% | |
| North Dakota | 5.00% | 0.93% | 5.93% | |
| Virginia | 5.30% | 0.33% | 5.63% | Includes mandatory 1% local add-on. Grocery rate reduced to 1% in 2023. |
| Maine | 5.50% | 0.00% | 5.50% | No local sales taxes. Flat 5.5% statewide. |
| Wisconsin | 5.00% | 0.44% | 5.44% | |
| Wyoming | 4.00% | 1.36% | 5.36% | |
| Hawaii | 4.00% | 0.50% | 4.50% | Technically a General Excise Tax (GET), not sales tax. Broadest base in US. |
| Alaska | 0.00% | 1.82% | 1.82% | No state tax. Local govts can levy up to ~7.5%. Avg local 1.82%. |
| Delaware | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% ✓ | NOMAD — No Sales Tax |
| Montana | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% ✓ | NOMAD — No Sales Tax |
| New Hampshire | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% ✓ | NOMAD — No Sales Tax |
| Oregon | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% ✓ | NOMAD — No Sales Tax |
Average local rates are population-weighted averages. Actual local rates vary by city and county. Updated January 2026. Source: Tax Foundation.
Combined rate including state + all local taxes · Click to use in calculator
At 0.00% combined rate · Updated January 2026
| Purchase Amount | Sales Tax | Total Price | Per $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.00 | $10.00 | $0.00 |
| $25 | $0.00 | $25.00 | $0.00 |
| $50 | $0.00 | $50.00 | $0.00 |
| $100 | $0.00 | $100.00 | $0.00 |
| $250 | $0.00 | $250.00 | $0.00 |
| $500 | $0.00 | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| $1,000 | $0.00 | $1000.00 | $0.00 |
All amounts above show $0 tax. Montana has no sales tax — you keep 100% of your purchase budget.
Montana does not tax any purchases — no sales tax on groceries, clothing, electronics, furniture, prescription drugs, or any other goods. This makes Montana one of the most consumer-friendly states for shoppers.
Montana is one of only five NOMAD states — New Hampshire, Oregon, Montana, Alaska, and Delaware — with no general sales tax at the state level and no significant local sales taxes. Residents and visitors in Montana pay $0 in sales tax on all purchases, whether shopping for groceries, clothing, electronics, furniture, or any other goods. This makes Montana a popular destination for large purchases, with residents of neighboring states sometimes crossing the border to avoid sales tax on big-ticket items.
Since Montana has no sales tax, there is no sales tax calculation needed. Your purchase price is your total price — no additional percentage is added at checkout. Businesses in Montana do not collect sales tax from customers, and there is no requirement to report sales tax on purchases.
Every city and county in Montana has a 0% sales tax rate. Whether you shop in Billings, Missoula, or any other Montana city, you pay the same — nothing in sales tax.
Online purchases delivered to Montana addresses are tax-free, just like in-store purchases. Since Montana has no sales tax, online retailers do not collect sales tax on orders shipped to Montana. This is an additional benefit for Montana residents shopping online.
Nothing is taxed in Montana — the state has no sales tax system. Unlike other states that exempt specific categories, Montana has no sales tax at all, making every purchase tax-free.
Since Montana has no sales tax, the reverse calculation is simple: whatever you paid is the pre-tax price. There is no tax embedded in your Montana purchase price to calculate backward.
Calculate your Montana take-home pay after all federal and state deductions.
See your combined federal + Montana income tax. Estimate refund or amount owed.
All Montana taxes in one place — income, sales, property explained.