🇺🇸 Pennsylvania Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate Pennsylvania sales tax for 2026 using the state 6% base rate, Allegheny County 7% rate (Pittsburgh), or Philadelphia 8% rate. PA has one of the simplest sales tax structures in the US with only three possible rates across the entire state. Most clothing and footwear are exempt, making PA one of the most shopper-friendly states for apparel purchases.
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Taux d'Imposition
Exonerations
- -Most everyday clothing and footwear
- -Unprepared grocery food
- -Prescription medicines
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Use 6% state only in areas with no local add-on, or your full combined rate
Resultat
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Formule
Pennsylvania charges a flat 6% state sales tax. Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) adds 1% local tax for a 7% combined rate. Philadelphia adds 2% for an 8% combined rate. All other 65 counties charge exactly 6% with no local add-on.
Questions Frequentes
What is the PA sales tax rate?
Pennsylvania state rate is 6%. Philadelphia adds 2% local (total 8%). Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) adds 1% (total 7%). Every other PA county charges exactly 6% with no local addition.
Is clothing taxed in Pennsylvania?
Most everyday clothing and footwear are exempt from PA sales tax, including in Philadelphia. Taxable exceptions include formal wear rentals, fur garments, and sporting equipment.
Are groceries taxed in PA?
No. Unprepared food is exempt. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable. Non-prescription OTC drugs are taxable, but prescription medicines are exempt.
Why is Philly tax 8% but suburbs only 6%?
Philadelphia is one of only two PA jurisdictions with local sales tax. Shopping in Montgomery or Chester County saves 2% on every taxable purchase. Clothing is tax-free everywhere in PA regardless.
Does PA have a use tax?
Yes. If you buy taxable items out of state without paying PA tax, you owe use tax at 6% (or 7-8% in Allegheny/Philadelphia). Report it on your PA income tax return.
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