Pennsylvania Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate Pennsylvania sales tax — 6% flat statewide, 7% in Allegheny, 8% in Philadelphia.
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How to use this calculator
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Pennsylvania has a flat 6% state sales tax. Only two jurisdictions add local tax: Allegheny County adds 1% (total 7%), Philadelphia adds 2% (total 8%). All clothing, groceries, prescription drugs, and residential utilities are exempt.
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Select your county/city for the combined state + local rate.
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Groceries and prescription drugs are generally exempt.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pennsylvania's sales tax rate?
Pennsylvania's state sales tax is 6%. Allegheny County adds 1% (7% total). Philadelphia adds 2% (8% total). All other PA counties are a flat 6%. PA has broad exemptions: all clothing items, groceries, prescription drugs, and residential utilities are fully exempt.
What is exempt from PA sales tax?
Prescription drugs and most grocery food items are generally exempt from PA sales tax.
Pennsylvania Sales Tax Calculator 2024
How to use the pennsylvania sales tax
Use this pennsylvania sales tax to calculate how much sales tax you owe on any purchase in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania 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. Common combined rates include Rest of Pennsylvania — 6% (6.00%), Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) — 7% (7.00%), Philadelphia — 8% (8.00%).
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania sales tax applies
Sales tax in Pennsylvania affects everyday shopping, big-ticket purchases, and e-commerce orders. Online sellers shipping to Pennsylvania must collect sales tax (since the South Dakota v. Wayfair ruling). Local rates can change — check the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue for the latest rates. This pennsylvania sales tax uses 2026 rates.
PA sales tax overview
Pennsylvania has a flat 6% state sales tax. Only two jurisdictions add local tax: Allegheny County adds 1% (total 7%), Philadelphia adds 2% (total 8%). All clothing, groceries, prescription drugs, and residential utilities are exempt.
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