Sales Tax by State:

Your State by State Sales Tax Guide Launchpad

With different rules, rates, and regulations in each state, understanding and complying with sales tax laws can feel like a daunting task. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to state by state sales tax to help you make sense of it all.

State sales tax rates

State sales tax rates

Updated on 15/01/2024

Economic nexus

Economic nexus

Updated on 15/01/2024

SaaS taxability

SaaS taxability

Updated on 15/01/2024

Statewide sales tax

No statewide sales tax but some areas levy local tax

No sales tax

Met only by sales

Met by either sales or transactions

Met by both sales and transactions

No sales tax

SaaS is taxable

SaaS is non-taxable

Differs based on business vs. personal use

No sales tax

State
State Tax Rate
Rank
Avg. Local Tax Rate
Combined Rate
Rank
Max Local Tax Rate
4.00%
40
5.237%
9.237%
5
7.50%
0.00%
46
1.813%
1.813%
46
7.50%
5.60%
28
2.771%
8.371%
11
5.30%
7.25%
1
1.601%
8.851%
7
4.75%
2.90%
45
4.891%
7.791%
15
8.30%
6.35%
12
0.000%
6.350%
33
0.00%
0.00%
46
0.000%
0.000%
47
0.000%
6.00%
17
1.019%
7.019%
24
2.00%
4.00%
40
3.394%
7.394%
19
5.00%
4.00%
40
0.443%
4.443%
45
0.50%
6.00%
17
0.021%
6.021%
37
3.00%
6.25%
13
2.588%
8.838%
8
4.75%
7.00%
2
0.000%
7.000%
25
0.00%
6.00%
17
0.934%
6.934%
29
1.00%
6.50%
9
2.250%
8.750%
9
4.25%
6.00%
17
0.000%
6.000%
38
0.00%
4.45%
37
5.097%
9.547%
2
7.00%
5.50%
29
0.000%
5.500%
42
0.00%
6.00%
17
0.000%
6.000%
38
0.00%
6.25%
13
0.000%
6.250%
35
0.00%
6.00%
17
0.000%
6.000%
38
0.00%
6.88%
6
0.648%
7.523%
17
2.00%
7.00%
2
0.062%
7.062%
22
1.00%
4.23%
38
4.137%
8.362%
12
5.88%
0.00%
46
0.000%
0.000%
47
0.00%
5.50%
29
1.471%
6.971%
28
2.00%
6.85%
7
1.386%
8.236%
13
1.53%
0.00%
46
0.000%
0.000%
47
0.00%
6.63%
8
-0.024%
6.601%
30
3.31%
4.88%
34
2.726%
7.601%
16
4.06%
4.00%
40
4.532%
8.532%
10
4.88%
4.75%
35
2.246%
6.996%
27
2.75%
5.00%
32
2.038%
7.038%
23
3.50%
5.75%
27
1.488%
7.238%
20
2.25%
4.50%
36
4.486%
8.986%
6
7.00%
0.00%
46
0.000%
0.000%
47
0.00%
6.00%
17
0.341%
6.341%
34
2.00%
7.00%
2
0.000%
7.000%
25
0.00%
6.00%
17
1.499%
7.499%
18
3.00%
4.20%
39
1.908%
6.108%
36
4.50%
7.00%
2
2.548%
9.548%
1
2.75%
6.25%
13
1.948%
8.198%
14
2.00%
6.10%
16
1.098%
7.198%
21
4.20%
6.00%
17
0.359%
6.359%
32
1.00%
5.30%
31
0.467%
5.767%
41
2.70%
6.50%
9
2.897%
9.397%
4
4.10%
6.00%
17
0.566%
6.566%
31
1.00%
5.00%
32
0.429%
5.429%
44
1.75%
4.00%
40
1.441%
5.441%
43
2.00%
6.00%
0.000%
6.000%
0.000%

Why is US Sales Tax Compliance So Complex?

In the modern business landscape, sales tax compliance has evolved into a labyrinth of varying requirements. Each state has its own set of rules and laws, making it crucial for businesses to have a solid grasp of where and how their products are taxable.

While each state has its own sales tax legislation, the counties and local jurisdictions within each state can apply additional sales tax rates to make accurate collection and remittance just a little bit more complicated.

Is SaaS Taxable in the US?

Software as a Service (SaaS) is a rapidly growing industry, but its tax implications can be a puzzle. In 2023, SaaS is taxable in some form across 23 US jurisdictions, making SaaS tax rates by state a vital question on many businesses’ minds.

In each Sales Tax Guide, we explore SaaS taxability by state, breaking down SaaS sales tax by state, exploring the nuances of SaaS taxation across America.

Navigating Taxable Services and Exempt Products in Each State

The taxability of digital products, services, and tangible goods varies greatly from state to state.

We help you navigate the exemptions and sales tax holidays that can help you offer your customers the most beneficial consumer experience.

Collecting Sales Tax Across the USA:
Staying Compliant in the Borderless Business Landscape

Compliance is paramount when it comes to sales tax, and our guide takes you through the process step by step.

From registering for sales tax permits in multiple jurisdictions to accurately applying fluctuating tax rates, we provide practical insights to help your business stay compliant.

Filing sales tax returns and remitting payments on time are crucial aspects of compliance, that’s why each guide equips you with the information you need to protect you from exposure.

Finding a Simpler Way to Do Things:
Why Automation Is the Key to Simplified Compliance

Sales tax in the USA is anything but straightforward. That’s why Complyt is here to simplify things.

We make compliance simple with automated sales tax software that covers every step of the sales tax journey for you:

  • Monitor your nexus
  • Calculate and collect sales tax accurately in each jurisdiction
  • Remit sales tax on time to the applicable tax authorities
  • Capture sales tax data in real time
  • Keep your sales tax compliance centralized and up to date

As the digital marketplace evolves, so do the tools available to make your life easier. Automation is the secret to simplifying your sales tax compliance efforts.

Minimize errors, save valuable time, simplify multi-state compliance, and focus on what truly matters – growing your business.

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