Utah Sales Tax Calculator
Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah statewide base rate, then enter any purchase amount to see the tax and total immediately. Rates and jurisdictions are sourced from Utah State Tax Commission and reflect current Utah law. Sales tax in Utah 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.
Utah's state sales tax base rate is 4.85%. In Salt Lake (Salt Lake City) the combined rate is 7.45%, so $100 of goods has $7.45 in sales tax, for a total of $107.45. Pick your county below for the exact combined rate.
How sales tax works in Utah
Utah charges a statewide base sales tax of 4.85%. Utah applies a 4.85% state sales tax plus a mandatory local component (1.0% local option and 0.25% county option) and further optional county, transit and resort taxes, giving combined rates from 6.35% to 8.75% across the 29 counties. 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 Salt Lake (Salt Lake City), at the 7.45% combined rate (4.85% state + 2.6% local):
- Combined rate = 4.85% + 2.6% = 7.45%.
- Sales tax = 250 x 0.0745 = $18.63.
- Total = 250 + 18.63 = $268.63.
What is taxed in Utah
| Groceries | Reduced / partial |
|---|---|
| Prescription drugs | Exempt |
| Clothing | Taxable |
Utah taxes unprepared food and food ingredients at a reduced combined rate of 3.0% statewide (1.75% state, 1.0% local option and 0.25% county option), per the Utah State Tax Commission. Prepared food is taxed at the full combined rate.
Source: Utah State Tax Commission.
Utah sales tax rates by county
Combined rates (4.85% state plus local), sourced from the Utah State Tax Commission and verified Jun 11, 2026. For an exact rate by address use the official Utah State Tax Commission rate lookup; local rates can vary within a county and change over time.
Full official dataset: Utah State Tax Commission rate file.
Utah sales tax: frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Utah?
Utah's statewide base rate is 4.85%. Combined sales and use tax rates run from a 6.35% statewide floor to 8.75% in Summit County, reflecting the 4.85% state rate plus mandatory local taxes and optional county, transit and resort taxes. These are the countywide rates; some cities within a county add further local taxes.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Salt Lake (Salt Lake City)?
At Salt Lake (Salt Lake City)'s combined rate of 7.45%, sales tax on $100 is $7.45, for a total of $107.45. Enter your own amount above for an exact figure.
Are groceries taxed in Utah?
Utah taxes unprepared food and food ingredients at a reduced combined rate of 3.0% statewide (1.75% state, 1.0% local option and 0.25% county option), per the Utah State Tax Commission. Prepared food is taxed at the full combined rate.
How do I remove sales tax from a total in Utah?
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.
What is the sales tax rate in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake County's combined sales tax rate is 7.45%, and the City of Salt Lake adds local options that bring the rate within the city to 8.45%. The countywide 7.45% is made up of the 4.85% state rate plus mandatory and optional local, transit and county taxes.
What is Utah's lowest and highest sales tax rate?
The lowest combined rate is the 6.35% statewide floor, found in counties such as Beaver, Carbon, Duchesne, Emery, Millard, Piute, San Juan and Sanpete. The highest countywide rate is 8.75% in Summit County, home to Park City, driven by resort and transit taxes.
How is grocery food taxed in Utah?
Utah taxes unprepared food and food ingredients at a reduced combined rate of 3.0% statewide, made up of a 1.75% state rate, a 1.0% local option rate and a 0.25% county option rate. Prepared food, such as restaurant meals, is taxed at the full combined rate for the location.
Are prescription drugs and clothing taxed in Utah?
Prescription drugs are exempt from Utah sales tax. Clothing is taxable at the full combined rate that applies at the point of sale.
Official sources
- State base rate (4.85%): Utah State Tax Commission, as at Jun 11, 2026.
- Local combined rates: Utah State Tax Commission, as at Jun 11, 2026.
- Address-level lookup: Utah State Tax Commission rate lookup.
Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 11 June 2026. See our methodology. General information, not financial or tax advice.