New York Sales Tax Calculator
New York 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 New York 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 New York statewide base rate, then enter any purchase amount to see the tax and total immediately. Rates and jurisdictions are sourced from New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and reflect current New York law. Sales tax in New York 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.
New York's state sales tax base rate is 4%. In New York City the combined rate is 8.875%, so $100 of goods has $8.88 in sales tax, for a total of $108.88. Pick your county below for the exact combined rate.
How sales tax works in New York
New York charges a statewide base sales tax of 4%. 4% state, plus local county and city rates, plus a 0.375% Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD) surcharge in the 12-county New York City metro region. Choose your county above to load its sourced combined rate, or switch to Remove tax to work back from a tax-inclusive total. 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
Worked example
A $250.00 purchase in New York City, at the 8.875% combined rate (4% state + 4.875% local):
- Combined rate = 4% + 4.875% = 8.875%.
- Sales tax = 250 x 0.0887 = $22.19.
- Total = 250 + 22.19 = $272.19.
What is taxed in New York
| Groceries | Exempt |
|---|---|
| Prescription drugs | Exempt |
| Clothing | Reduced / partial |
Most food and food products sold by food stores for home consumption are exempt; prepared foods, restaurant meals, candy and soft drinks are taxable.
Clothing and footwear sold for less than $110 per item are exempt from the 4% state tax and the 0.375% MCTD tax. Local tax still applies unless the county or city also exempts it; New York City does, so eligible clothing under $110 is fully tax-free in NYC.
New York sales tax rates by county
Combined rates (4% state plus local), sourced from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and verified Jun 11, 2026. For an exact rate by address use the official New York State Department of Taxation and Finance rate lookup; local rates can vary within a county and change over time.
Full official dataset: New York State Department of Taxation and Finance rate file.
New York sales tax: frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in New York?
New York's statewide base rate is 4%. Combined rates run 7% to 8.875% across New York's 62 counties and the cities Publication 718 lists separately. New York City (all five boroughs) is 8.875%. The table lists every jurisdiction.
How much is sales tax on $100 in New York City?
At New York City's combined rate of 8.875%, sales tax on $100 is $8.88, for a total of $108.88. Enter your own amount above for an exact figure.
Are groceries taxed in New York?
Most food and food products sold by food stores for home consumption are exempt; prepared foods, restaurant meals, candy and soft drinks are taxable.
How do I remove sales tax from a total in New York?
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.
Why is New York City's sales tax 8.875% when the state rate is only 4%?
NYC's 8.875% is the 4% New York State rate, a 4.5% New York City local rate, and the 0.375% Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD) surcharge (Publication 718).
Is clothing tax-free in New York?
Clothing and footwear under $110 per item are exempt from the 4% state tax and the 0.375% MCTD tax. Local tax still applies unless the locality also exempts it; New York City does, so eligible clothing under $110 is fully tax-free in NYC.
Official sources
- State base rate (4%): New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, as at Jun 11, 2026.
- Local combined rates: New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, as at Jun 11, 2026.
- Address-level lookup: New York State Department of Taxation and Finance rate lookup.
Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 11 June 2026. See our methodology. General information, not financial or tax advice.