New York Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate New York state and local sales tax — NYC's combined rate is 8.875%, while upstate areas range from 7% to 8.875%.
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How to use this calculator
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Select your county or city — New York City has one of the highest combined rates at 8.875%.
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NY state's base rate is 4%; counties and MCTD (Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District) add the rest.
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Clothing and footwear under $110 per item is exempt from NYC and NY state sales tax.
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Unprepared groceries, prescription drugs, and certain services are exempt statewide.
Frequently asked questions
How is New York City's 8.875% sales tax broken down?
NYC's combined 8.875% rate = 4% NY state + 4.5% NYC + 0.375% MCTD (Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District). The MCTD surcharge applies throughout NYC, Long Island, and the lower Hudson Valley, funding the MTA transit system.
Are clothes taxed in New York?
Clothing and footwear items under $110 per item are exempt from NY state sales tax (4%) and NYC local sales tax. Items $110 or more are fully taxable. The $110 threshold applies per item, not per purchase — so two $90 sweaters are both exempt, but a $120 coat is fully taxable on the entire $120.
Is New York City food taxed?
Unprepared food sold for home preparation is generally exempt from NYC sales tax. However, prepared food (restaurant meals, deli hot foods, bakery items sold warm, catering) is fully taxable at 8.875%. Bottled water is taxable. Dietary supplements are taxable. The boundary between "food" and "prepared food" is surprisingly complex and creates frequent disputes.
Does New York tax services?
New York taxes a broader range of services than most states. Taxable services include: telecommunications, cable TV, interior decorating, parking, protective and detective services, certain information services, and prepaid telephone calling cards. Professional services (legal, medical, accounting) are generally exempt.
New York Sales Tax Calculator 2024 — NYC 8.875%, NY county rates
How to use the new york sales tax
Use this new york sales tax to calculate how much sales tax you owe on any purchase in New York. New York charges a statewide base rate of 4% — local cities and counties add their own levies on top, so the rate you pay depends on where you shop.
New York sales tax by city
Enter your purchase amount and select your city or area. The tool instantly shows the tax amount, pre-tax price, and total. Select 'Remove tax from total' on a receipt to extract how much was tax. Prescription drugs are typically exempt in most states; grocery exemptions vary by state.
When New York sales tax applies
Sales tax in New York affects everyday shopping, big-ticket purchases, and e-commerce orders. Online sellers shipping to New York must collect sales tax (since the South Dakota v. Wayfair ruling). Local rates can change — check the New York Department of Revenue for the latest rates. This new york sales tax uses 2026 rates.
NYC vs national sales tax comparison
New York City's 8.875% is among the highest combined rates in the Northeast, comparable to Chicago (10.25%) and well above Boston (6.25%). However, NYC's broad exemptions on clothing (<$110/item) and groceries mean everyday purchases often come in lower than the nominal rate suggests. Major appliances and electronics bear the full 8.875%.
MCTD tax and who pays it
The 0.375% Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD) surcharge applies to most purchases in NYC plus Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester counties. It was created in 2005 to fund the MTA. The MCTD rate applies on top of state (4%) and county local rates — so even a county with a "4%" rate in the MCTD zone actually charges 4.375%.
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