Connecticut Sales Tax Calculator
Connecticut sales tax applies to most retail sales of tangible goods and some services. This calculator shows the combined state and local sales tax rate for any location in Connecticut and lets you work out the tax on a given purchase price or reverse-calculate the pre-tax amount from a total. Select your county or city to load the exact local rate on top of the Connecticut statewide base rate, then enter any purchase amount to see the tax and total immediately. Rates and jurisdictions are sourced from Connecticut Department of Revenue Services and reflect current Connecticut law. Sales tax in Connecticut applies at the point of sale for most tangible personal property; groceries, prescription drugs, and other categories may be exempt or taxed at a reduced rate depending on state law. Use the calculator to compare totals across different jurisdictions, or to verify a receipt. The combined rate shown is the rate applicable at a specific location and accounts for any special district taxes layered on top of the county or municipal rate.
Connecticut's state sales tax base rate is 6.35%. There are no local sales taxes, so this is the rate statewide.
How sales tax works in Connecticut
Connecticut charges a statewide base sales tax of 6.35%. Single statewide rate of 6.35% with no county or city sales taxes, plus special statewide rates including 7.35% on meals and 7.75% on certain luxury items. There are no local sales taxes, so the rate is the same across Connecticut. Your result updates the page link, so you can copy a permalink to any calculation.
sales tax = pre-tax price x (state rate + local rate) / 100
total = pre-tax price + sales tax
What is taxed in Connecticut
| Groceries | Exempt |
|---|---|
| Prescription drugs | Exempt |
| Clothing | Taxable |
Food products for human consumption are exempt; taxable exceptions include soft drinks, candy and meals (taxed at 7.35%).
Connecticut sales tax holidays
- Sales Tax Free Week (16 to 22 August 2026): Most clothing and footwear priced under $100 per item; excludes athletic and protective gear and accessories. (source)
Connecticut sales tax: frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Connecticut?
Connecticut's statewide base rate is 6.35%. The rate is 6.35% everywhere in Connecticut; there are no county or city sales taxes.
Are groceries taxed in Connecticut?
Food products for human consumption are exempt; taxable exceptions include soft drinks, candy and meals (taxed at 7.35%).
Does Connecticut have a sales tax holiday?
Yes. Connecticut runs 1 sales tax holiday: Sales Tax Free Week (16 to 22 August 2026).
How do I remove sales tax from a total in Connecticut?
Switch the calculator to Remove tax and enter the tax-inclusive total. It divides by 1 plus the combined rate to find the pre-tax price, then shows the tax.
Is the Connecticut sales tax rate the same in every town?
Yes. Connecticut levies a single statewide sales and use tax of 6.35% and has no local (county or municipal) sales taxes, so the general rate is identical everywhere in the state.
Why is my restaurant bill taxed at more than 6.35%?
Meals and certain beverages are taxed at a special statewide rate of 7.35% rather than the general 6.35% rate. Luxury items such as jewelry over $5,000 and clothing or accessories over $1,000 are taxed at 7.75%.
Official sources
- State base rate (6.35%): Connecticut Department of Revenue Services, as at Jun 11, 2026.
Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 11 June 2026. See our methodology. General information, not financial or tax advice.