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2025 sales tax rates for the United States
Our team of 100+ researchers keeps our database up to date with the latest rates and taxability rules for each jurisdiction.
Get at-a-glance information from the interactive map below. Hover your cursor over a state for statewide tax rates, or click through for more detailed information.
Sales tax calculator and tax rate lookup tool
Look up the current rate for a specific address using the same geolocation technology that powers the Avalara AvaTax rate calculation engine.
Tax rates can vary within a county, a city, or even a ZIP code. Using a street address helps to ensure more accurate rates and calculations when compared to relying on broader geographic indicators.
*Rates are rounded to the nearest hundredth.
State-by-state sales tax breakdown
View and download tax rates, base rates, and local variations plus, access comprehensive sales tax guides for every state.
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State guides |
State base rate |
Local range |
Total range |
|---|---|---|---|
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0%–7% |
4%-11% |
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Alaska |
0%–7.5% |
0%–7.5% |
|
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0%–5.6% |
5.6%–11.2% |
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0%–5% |
6.5%–11.5% |
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0.15%–3% |
7.25%–10.25% |
||
|
0%–8.3% |
2.9%–11.2% |
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|
N/A |
6.35% |
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Delaware |
N/A |
0% |
|
|
0%–2% |
6%–8% |
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|
0%–5% |
4%–9% |
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0%–0.5% |
4%–4.5% |
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|
0%–3% |
6%–9% |
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|
0%–4.75% |
6.25%–11% |
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|
N/A |
7% |
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0%–2% |
6%–8% |
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|
0%–4.1% |
6.5%–10.6% |
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|
N/A |
6% |
||
|
0%–7% |
4.45%–11.45% |
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|
N/A |
5.50% |
||
|
0% |
6% |
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|
N/A |
6.25% |
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|
6% |
6% |
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|
0%–1.5% |
6.875%–8.375% |
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|
0%–1% |
7%–8% |
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|
0%–5.875% |
4.225%–10.1% |
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|
Montana |
N/A |
0% |
|
|
0%–2% |
5.5%–7.5% |
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0%–3.665% |
4.6%–8.265% |
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New Hampshire |
N/A |
0% |
|
|
N/A |
6.63% |
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0%–3.9375% |
5.125%–9.0625% |
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0%–4.875% |
4%–8.875% |
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|
0%–2.75% |
4.75%–7.5% |
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|
0%–3.5% |
5%–8.5% |
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|
0%–2.25% |
5.75%–8% |
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|
0%–7% |
4.5%–11.5% |
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Oregon |
N/A |
0% |
|
|
0%–2.0% |
6.0%–8.0% |
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|
N/A |
7% |
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0%–3% |
6%–9% |
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|
0%–2% |
4.5%–6.5% |
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|
0%–3% |
7%–10% |
||
|
0.125%–2% |
6.375%–8.25% |
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|
0%–4% |
4.7%–8.7% |
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|
0%–1% |
6%–7% |
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0%–2.7% |
4.3%–7% |
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|
0%–3.9% |
6.5%–10.4% |
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|
Washington, D.C. |
N/A |
6% |
|
|
0%–1% |
6%–7% |
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|
0%–0.6% |
5%–5.6% |
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|
0%–2% |
4%–6% |
Frequently asked questions
Why are these tax rate files free?
Avalara provides state sales tax rate files for free as an offering aimed at companies with straightforward tax calculation needs. For businesses facing more complex tax scenarios or those with a higher potential tax liability, we recommend adopting automated solutions to enhance accuracy and ensure better compliance.
How do I download the sales tax rate tables for a state?
After you click Get rate tables (above):
Select all the states where your business operates
Confirm selected states and fill out the short form
Click Download rate tables
What’s the file format?
Sample download, opened in Excel
The state tax rate files are provided in CSV (comma-separated values) format. You can open these files using spreadsheet applications like Excel or Google Sheets. Or you can convert them into other formats for use with your accounting, ERP, or ecommerce software. To ensure accuracy, we recommend downloading the updated files at least once a month or considering an automated tax calculation process through a cloud-based solution.
What fields are included in the state sales tax rate files?
Each state sales tax rate file includes fields for:
State
ZIP Code
Tax Region Name
Estimated Combined Rate (Total Sales Tax Rate)
State Rate
Estimated County Rate
Estimated City Rate
Special Rate
Risk Level
Does the Special Rate field include all special taxing jurisdictions?
Yes. Each taxing level beyond city, county, and state is included in the Special Rate field as a combined value.
How often are sales tax rates updated, and how can I receive updates?
Rates are updated at the end of each calendar month for the upcoming month. We recommend replacing tables with each update.
To simplify the download process, sign up for an Avalara Community account, which enables you to save your selected states as part of your account.
Who should I contact if I have additional questions about state sales tax rates?
For specific questions related to your business, please consult a tax professional. If you need information on automating rate calculations or other aspects of the sales tax process, explore our compliance solutions designed to help.
Should I consider automating tax calculations?
Managing tax rates manually is complex due to over 13,000 sales and use tax jurisdictions in the United States alone, each subject to frequent changes to rates and rules. A solution like Avalara can alleviate the burden and streamline this process by automatically researching and applying the more accurate tax rates and rules at the point of sale. Automation not only improves compliance but also minimizes the effort and time you and your team spend determining product taxability and rates. Check out our side-by-side comparison of manual vs. automation for more details.
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