Kintsugi Sales Tax Guides for US states
The ultimate guides to mastering sales tax for U.S. states. From the basics to complex compliance challenges, our expert-crafted resources provide the clarity and confidence you need to navigate every scenario with ease.
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Sales tax rates by state (2026)
45 states and Washington, DC charge a statewide sales tax. California has the highest state rate at 7.25%, and Louisiana has the highest average combined rate once local taxes are added. Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon have no statewide sales tax, though many Alaska cities and boroughs charge their own. The table shows each state’s rate, its average and maximum combined rate, and the sales that create economic nexus for a remote seller. Rates are as of September 2026.
| Alabama | 4% | 9.2% | 13% | $250,000 | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 0% | 1.95% | 9.5% | $100,000 (local tax) | 1 city in Alaska |
| Arizona | 5.6% | 8.05% | 11.1% | $100,000 | 7 cities in Arizona |
| Arkansas | 6.5% | 9.19% | 12.625% | $100,000 or 200 transactions | — |
| California | 7.25% | 8.8% | 11.25% | $500,000 | 17 cities in California |
| Colorado | 2.9% | 7.12% | 11.2% | $100,000 | 3 cities in Colorado |
| Connecticut | 6.35% | 6.35% | 6.35% | $100,000 and 200 sales (both) | — |
| Delaware | 0% | 0% | 0% | None | — |
| Florida | 6% | 7% | 8% | $100,000 | 6 cities in Florida |
| Georgia | 4% | 8.03% | 9% | $100,000 or 200 transactions | 1 city in Georgia |
| Hawaii | 4% | 4.5% | 4.5% | $100,000 or 200 transactions | 1 city in Hawaii |
| Idaho | 6% | 6.08% | 9% | $100,000 | 1 city in Idaho |
| Illinois | 6.25% | 8.14% | 11.25% | $100,000 | 1 city in Illinois |
| Indiana | 7% | 7% | 7% | $100,000 | 2 cities in Indiana |
| Iowa | 6% | 7% | 7% | $100,000 | — |
| Kansas | 6.5% | 8.65% | 12% | $100,000 | 1 city in Kansas |
| Kentucky | 6% | 6% | 6% | $100,000 | 2 cities in Kentucky |
| Louisiana | 5% | 10.17% | 12.99% | $100,000 | 1 city in Louisiana |
| Maine | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.5% | $100,000 | — |
| Maryland | 6% | 6% | 6% | $100,000 or 200 transactions | 1 city in Maryland |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | 6.25% | 6.25% | $100,000 | 1 city in Massachusetts |
| Michigan | 6% | 6% | 6% | $100,000 or 200 transactions | 1 city in Michigan |
| Minnesota | 6.875% | 7.76% | 11.875% | $100,000 or 200 transactions | 2 cities in Minnesota |
| Mississippi | 7% | 7.06% | 8% | $250,000 | — |
| Missouri | 4.225% | 8.11% | 12.238% | $100,000 | 2 cities in Missouri |
| Montana | 0% | 0% | 0% | None | — |
| Nebraska | 5.5% | 6.36% | 7.5% | $100,000 or 200 transactions | 2 cities in Nebraska |
| Nevada | 6.85% | 7.97% | 8.375% | $100,000 or 200 transactions | 4 cities in Nevada |
| New Hampshire | 0% | 0% | 0% | None | — |
| New Jersey | 6.625% | 6.63% | 6.625% | $100,000 or 200 transactions | 2 cities in New Jersey |
| New Mexico | 4.875% | 7.05% | 9.425% | $100,000 | 1 city in New Mexico |
| New York | 4% | 8.26% | 8.875% | $500,000 and 100 sales (both) | 2 cities in New York |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | 7.05% | 8.25% | $100,000 | 5 cities in North Carolina |
| North Dakota | 5% | 6.15% | 8.75% | $100,000 | — |
| Ohio | 5.75% | 7.27% | 8.25% | $100,000 or 200 transactions | 4 cities in Ohio |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% | 8.91% | 11.5% | $100,000 | 2 cities in Oklahoma |
| Oregon | 0% | 0% | 0% | None | 1 city in Oregon |
| Pennsylvania | 6% | 6.16% | 8% | $100,000 | 2 cities in Pennsylvania |
| Rhode Island | 7% | 7% | 7% | $100,000 or 200 transactions | — |
| South Carolina | 6% | 7.67% | 9% | $100,000 | — |
| South Dakota | 4.2% | 5.44% | 7.2% | $100,000 | — |
| Tennessee | 7% | 9.62% | 9.75% | $100,000 | 2 cities in Tennessee |
| Texas | 6.25% | 7.97% | 8.25% | $500,000 | 13 cities in Texas |
| Utah | 4.85% | 7.3% | 10.05% | $100,000 | — |
| Vermont | 6% | 6.31% | 7% | $100,000 or 200 transactions | — |
| Virginia | 4.3% | 5.63% | 7% | $100,000 or 200 transactions | 4 cities in Virginia |
| Washington | 6.5% | 9.03% | 10.7% | $100,000 | 2 cities in Washington |
| Washington, D.C. | 6% | 6% | 6% | $100,000 or 200 transactions | — |
| West Virginia | 6% | 6.28% | 7% | $100,000 or 200 transactions | — |
| Wisconsin | 5% | 5.61% | 7.9% | $100,000 | 2 cities in Wisconsin |
| Wyoming | 4% | 5.34% | 9% | $100,000 | — |
Average combined is the mean rate across a state’s ZIP codes, not weighted by population. Max combined is the highest rate in any ZIP code. Thresholds are measured over the period each state sets; see economic nexus thresholds by state for what counts and when. To find the rate for one address, use the US sales tax calculator.
US State Sales Tax Guides
21 guides found
Alabama
Alabama's state rate is 4%, with combined rates near 11%. Economic nexus starts at $250K; remote sellers can use the flat 8% SSUT. See 2026 rules.
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Alaska has no statewide sales tax, but many cities and boroughs levy their own. Remote sellers register with the ARSSTC at $100K. See 2026 rules.
Read MoreArizona
Arizona's state TPT is 5.6%, reaching ~9.1% in Phoenix. Economic nexus starts at $100K, and SaaS is taxable. See 2026 rates, filing, and exemptions.
Read MoreArkansas
Arkansas' state rate is 6.5%, with combined rates up to about 12.6%. Economic nexus starts at $100K or 200 sales, and SaaS is exempt. See 2026 rules.
Read MoreCalifornia
California's base sales tax is 7.25%, and combined rates reach above 11%. Economic nexus starts at $500K in sales.
Read MoreColorado
Colorado's state rate is just 2.9%, but home-rule cities push combined rates past 9%. Economic nexus starts at $100K. See 2026 rates and filing rules.
Read MoreConnecticut
Connecticut has a flat 6.35% sales tax with no local add-ons, and B2B SaaS is taxed at just 1%. Economic nexus needs $100K and 200 sales. See 2026 rules.
Read MoreDelaware
Delaware has no sales tax at any level. It instead levies a gross receipts tax on businesses. See what that means for nexus and compliance in 2026.
Read MoreFlorida
Florida's state sales tax is 6%, with combined rates up to 8%. Economic nexus starts at $100K in taxable sales. See 2026 rates, due dates, and exemptions.
Read MoreGeorgia
Georgia's state rate is 4%, reaching 8.9% combined in Atlanta. Economic nexus starts at $100K or 200 sales. See 2026 rates, filing dates, and exemptions.
Read MoreGuam
Guam has no sales tax. It levies a 4.5% Business Privilege Tax on gross receipts, dropping to 4% in October 2026. See what that means for sellers.
Read MoreHawaii
Hawaii's General Excise Tax is 4% plus a 0.5% surcharge in every county, and applies to SaaS. Economic nexus starts at $100K or 200 sales. See 2026 rates.
Read MoreIdaho
Idaho's state rate is 6%, up to 9% in resort areas. Economic nexus starts at $100K, and SaaS is exempt. See 2026 rates, filing, and exemptions.
Read MoreIllinois
Illinois' base rate is 6.25%, reaching 10.5% in Chicago. Economic nexus starts at $100K — the 200-sale test ended in 2026. See 2026 rates and rules.
Read MoreIndiana
Indiana has a flat 7% sales tax with no local add-ons. Economic nexus starts at $100K, and SaaS is exempt. See 2026 rates, filing dates, and exemptions.
Read MoreIowa
Iowa's state rate is 6%, typically 7% combined with local option tax. Economic nexus starts at $100K, and SaaS is taxable. See 2026 rates and rules.
Read MoreKansas
Kansas' state rate is 6.5%, with combined rates over 10% in places. The state grocery tax ended in 2025. Economic nexus starts at $100K. See 2026 rates.
Read MoreKentucky
Kentucky has a flat 6% sales tax with no local add-ons. Economic nexus starts at $100K, and SaaS is taxable. See 2026 rates and rules.
Read MoreLouisiana
Louisiana sales tax: a 5% state rate, with combined rates among the highest in the US. Economic nexus starts at $100K, and SaaS is taxable. See 2026 rules.
Read MoreMaine
Maine has a flat 5.5% sales tax with no local add-ons. Economic nexus starts at $100K, and access-only SaaS is exempt. See 2026 rates and exemptions.
Read MoreMaryland
Maryland has a flat 6% sales tax, plus a new 3% tech tax on B2B software and IT. Economic nexus starts at $100K. See 2026 rates, filing, and exemptions.
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