New York Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate New York sales tax using a typical combined state and local rate, or enter the rate for your city and county.
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Exemptions
- -Clothing and footwear under $110 per item
- -Unprepared grocery food
- -Prescription medicines
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New York sales tax calculator for 2026. State base rate: 4%. Local additions bring combined rates to 7-8.875%. NYC is 8.875% (4% state + 4.5% city + 0.375% MCTD). Clothing and footwear under $110 per item are EXEMPT. Groceries and prescription medicines are exempt. Counties set their own local rates.
Disclaimer: This calculator uses publicly available rules effective as of Jan 1, 2025 (version 1.0). Results are for informational purposes only. Always verify with official sources or a qualified professional. Last reviewed: Mar 1, 2026.
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New York combines state tax with local city and county taxes. New York City and other localities add their own rates.
United States FAQs
What is the New York sales tax rate?
New York state base rate is 4%. Combined with local taxes, rates range from about 7% to 8.875%. NYC is the highest at 8.875% (4% state + 4.5% city + 0.375% MCTD surcharge).
Is clothing taxed in New York?
Clothing and footwear under $110 per item are exempt from both NY state and NYC sales tax. Items at $110 or above are fully taxable. This exemption applies per individual item, not per total purchase.
Are groceries taxed in New York?
No. Unprepared food and grocery items are exempt from NY sales tax. Prepared food (restaurant meals, hot deli items, food with utensils), candy, and soft drinks are taxable.
What is the MCTD surcharge?
The 0.375% Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District surcharge funds public transit in the NYC metro area. It applies in NYC, Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Suffolk, and Nassau counties.
Does New York tax online purchases?
Yes. Marketplace facilitators and remote sellers meeting threshold requirements ($500,000 in NY sales and 100+ transactions) must collect NY sales tax. The rate is based on the delivery address.
How does NYC rate compare to rest of New York?
NYC at 8.875% is the highest in the state. Surrounding counties are 8-8.625%. Some upstate counties are 7-8%. The main difference is the 4.5% NYC local tax that only applies within the five boroughs.
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