New York Sales Tax Calculator

New York Sales Tax Overview

New York has a relatively low state sales tax rate of 4.00%, but high local taxes bring the average combined rate to 8.52%. New York City's combined 8.875% rate is among the highest in the country. However, the clothing exemption for items under $110 is a notable benefit not found in most states. This calculator applies the correct rate for your New York location.

New York Sales Tax Rates

Verified as of 2026-04. Always check your local jurisdiction for the exact rate.

Items Exempt from New York Sales Tax

• Most grocery food items
• Prescription drugs
• Clothing and footwear under $110 (NYC)
• Newspapers and magazines

How to Calculate New York Sales Tax

1. Enter your purchase amount in the calculator above.
2. State tax is calculated as: Amount × 4% = State Tax
3. Local tax is calculated as: Amount × 4.52% = Local Tax
4. Total = Purchase Amount + State Tax + Local Tax

New York Sales Tax Tips

• New York State charges 4% sales tax, but New York City adds 4.5% city tax for a combined 8.875% — one of the highest combined rates in the country. Clothing and footwear under $110 per item are exempt from both state and city tax, a policy unique to New York.
• The $110 clothing exemption is per item, not per transaction. A $200 jacket is fully taxable at 8.875%, but two $100 shirts in the same purchase are both tax-free. This threshold hasn't been adjusted for inflation since it was introduced in 2012.
• Digital products (e-books, streaming subscriptions, downloaded software) are subject to New York sales tax as of 2019. This includes Netflix, Spotify, and Kindle purchases. Physical books, however, remain exempt — a policy distinction that increasingly makes less sense.

Other State Tax Calculators

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• Florida Sales Tax Calculator
• Illinois Sales Tax Calculator

For official tax rate information, see USA.gov — State Tax Information.

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