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City rate and formula
New York City Reverse Sales Tax Calculator
Use this page when a New York City receipt gives you the final total but you need the original price before tax. The calculator starts at 8.875% and lets you replace that reference rate with the exact percentage printed on the receipt.
Reference location: New York County. Confirm current address-level rates with New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.
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Enter the total you paid and the tax rate
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New York City, NY combined rateReverse the included tax
Divide the total by 1.08875
The rate was added to the original price. Dividing by the tax multiplier reverses it correctly; subtracting 8.875% from the final total does not.
New York City pre-tax formula= Total paid / 1.08875Included tax = Total paid - Original price
State and local rate combined
New York City rate breakdown
New York City's reference rate combines a 4% state portion with 4.875% in local taxes. City, county, transit, and special-district boundaries can affect the exact local mix.
| Rate component | Reference rate | What it represents |
|---|---|---|
| New York state portion | 4% | State-level portion used by this city record |
| Local combined portion | 4.875% | City, county, transit, or district taxes combined |
| New York City reference total | 8.875% | New York County |
City boundaries and special districts can change the exact rate. Use the transaction rate or verify the address with New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.
Worked with 8.875%
New York City reverse-tax examples
Each amount below is treated as a final price that already includes the 8.875% reference rate. Results are rounded to the nearest cent.
| Total paid | Price before tax | Tax included |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $22.96 | $2.04 |
| $75.00 | $68.89 | $6.11 |
| $150.00 | $137.77 | $12.23 |
| $400.00 | $367.39 | $32.61 |
Use the calculator carefully
Make the New York City estimate more accurate
A postal address can differ from a taxing boundary. Use New York State Department of Taxation and Finance when the result will support filing or compliance.
Reconcile bookkeeping
Split a tax-inclusive transaction into revenue or expense and the tax collected.
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See how New York City's rate changes the pre-tax amount compared with another New York location.
Local context
New York City compared with the New York average
New York City's 8.875% reference rate is 0.34 percentage points above New York's 8.54% average. A statewide average is useful for context, but the transaction location is more useful for checking a receipt.
New York City is tied at #1 among the 4 supported New York cities because 2 locations share the same 8.875% rate.
On a $100 tax-inclusive total$91.85estimated pre-tax price at 8.875%
Questions answered
New York City Sales Tax Questions
What sales tax rate should I use for New York City?
Start with the 8.875% combined reference rate shown here, but use the exact rate on the receipt or the official address lookup whenever it is available.
How do I remove New York City sales tax from a total?
Divide the tax-inclusive total by 1.08875. For example, a total of $108.88 at 8.875% becomes $100.00 before tax.
How is the New York City reference rate built?
It combines a 4% state portion with 4.875% in local taxes. The local total may include more than one taxing jurisdiction.
Why might a New York City receipt show a different rate?
The purchase may fall outside city limits, use a different local district, involve an exempt or specially taxed item, or follow delivery and sourcing rules. The receipt and official address lookup are the best checks.
Can I use this New York City calculator for refunds or expenses?
Yes. It can separate a final amount into the estimated pre-tax price and included tax. Keep the original receipt and official rate evidence when documentation is required.
Official rate check
Verify before filing or collecting tax
This page is for receipt checks and estimates. Use the official state authority for current address-level rates, exemptions, sourcing rules, and compliance decisions.
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