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Sales Tax Calculator New York — Free 2026

Calculate New York sales tax with the 4% state base rate. Click a city for local combined rates or enter your own.

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NYC 8.875% Buffalo 8% Rochester 8% Albany 8% Yonkers 8.375% State Base 4%

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Understanding Sales Tax in New York

New York State has a base sales tax rate of 4%, one of the lower state rates in the country. However, local additions — especially in New York City — push the combined rate much higher. NYC's 8.875% combined rate is among the highest in the nation. The wide range of local rates across the state means your tax bill varies significantly depending on where you shop.

How New York Sales Tax Works

The 4% state rate applies to most retail purchases. Counties and cities add their own taxes, typically 3-4.5%. In New York City, the breakdown is 4% state + 4.5% city + 0.375% MCTD surcharge = 8.875%. The MCTD surcharge applies to the 12-county metropolitan commuter transportation district, including all five NYC boroughs and surrounding suburban counties. For help calculating tips at NYC restaurants, see our tip calculator.

Exemptions in New York

New York offers a notable clothing exemption: clothing and footwear items under $110 each are exempt from both the 4% state tax and NYC's 4.5% city tax, making them effectively tax-free in the city. Groceries (unprepared food) are also exempt. Prescription drugs and most medical items are exempt. New York does not hold sales tax holidays. For all-states comparison, see the US Sales Tax Calculator.

State base rates shown. Local rates vary — use your receipt or city's website for exact combined rates. Clothing under $110 is exempt in NYC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New York's sales tax rate?
New York has a state base sales tax rate of 4%. Local jurisdictions (counties and cities) add their own taxes, typically 3-4.875% more. New York City has the highest combined rate at 8.875% (4% state + 4.5% city + 0.375% Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District surcharge). Buffalo, Rochester, and Albany have combined rates of about 8%.
What is the NYC combined sales tax rate?
New York City has a combined sales tax rate of 8.875%. This is composed of the 4% state rate, 4.5% city rate, and a 0.375% MCTD (Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District) surcharge. This applies to all five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Yonkers, just north of NYC, has a combined rate of 8.375%.
Is clothing exempt from sales tax in New York?
Yes, clothing and footwear items priced under $110 per item are exempt from New York State sales tax (4%) and New York City local tax (4.5%). This means in NYC, clothing under $110 is completely tax-free. However, the MCTD surcharge of 0.375% may still apply in some areas. Clothing priced at $110 or more is taxed at the full combined rate on the entire price.
Are groceries taxed in New York?
No. Most grocery food items are exempt from New York sales tax. This includes unprepared food like bread, milk, produce, meat, and cereal purchased at grocery stores. However, prepared food, candy, soft drinks, and food sold heated or ready to eat are subject to the full sales tax rate.

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