General statewide reference
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Updated July 1, 2026State base—
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Select a state to load its statewide base rate. You can always enter an exact local rate below.
The rate remains editable because city, county, special-district, product, and service rules can change the amount that applies to a transaction.
Rate data: General sales-tax rates as of July 1, 2026. Local figures are population-weighted statewide averages, not the exact rate for a particular address.
View the 2026 source ↗This calculator performs arithmetic using the selected or manually entered rate. It does not determine nexus, taxability, sourcing, exemptions, filing obligations, or provide tax, accounting, or legal advice. Confirm the transaction's exact rate with the applicable state or local tax authority.
New York rate guide
Calculate New York sales tax with the right context.
New York's state sales-tax rate is 4%. Local city and county taxes create different combined rates across the state.
Population-weighted estimate
Statewide estimating average
2026 general-rate dataset
$4.00 tax → $104.00 total
Multiply $100 by 4.00% to calculate the general state portion.
$8.54 tax → $108.54 total
This is a statewide estimate, not the exact amount for a specific address.
Reverse tax from $100
At 4.00%, a $100 tax-inclusive total contains approximately $96.15 before tax and $3.85 in tax.
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Confirm the jurisdiction and applicable product or service rules before using a New York combined rate for a customer transaction.
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New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Use the state authority to confirm current rates, taxable items, sourcing, exemptions, registration, and filing obligations.
Common questions
New York sales-tax answers.
What is the New York state sales-tax rate?
New York's general statewide base rate in this July 1, 2026 dataset is 4.00%. Local or category-specific rules may change the rate that applies.
How much is New York sales tax on $100?
At the 4.00% state base, the tax is $4.00 and the total is $104.00. At the 8.54% statewide average combined rate, the estimated tax is $8.54.
Can I use the average combined New York rate at checkout?
Not as a substitute for an exact rate lookup. The combined figure is a population-weighted estimate, while a real transaction can depend on location and taxability rules.
When was this New York rate page updated?
The general rate dataset is current as of July 1, 2026. Follow the official state link for later changes and transaction-specific guidance.
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