Sales Tax Rates By State 2024 – Complete Reference
A complete, up-to-date reference of US sales tax rates by state—including state base rates and average local tax rates for 2024.
How US Sales Tax Rates Are Set
The United States has no federal sales tax. Each state sets its own statewide rate, and local jurisdictions—counties, cities, and special districts—can add additional rates on top.
When you're buying something, the rate you pay is the combined rate: state + all applicable local taxes. This varies by the exact address of the purchase.
States With No Sales Tax
Five states have no statewide sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. Note that Alaska allows local municipalities to charge sales tax—some do.
States With the Highest Combined Rates
Based on average combined rates (state + local), the highest-tax states are Louisiana, Tennessee, Arkansas, Washington, and Alabama—each averaging over 9% combined.
How to Find Your Exact Rate
The most reliable way to find the exact combined rate for your purchase location is to check your state's department of revenue website. Our state sales tax pages list the rates for major cities and link to official authority sources.
For authoritative US tax rate data, see the Tax Foundation's state rate data.
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