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Sales & use tax

Sales & use tax

New York City, New York sales tax rate

8.88%
New York City combined sales tax rate for 2026
  • New York
    4%
  • New York City
    4.5%
  • Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District
    0.38%
  • Minimum combined sales tax rate
    8.88%

*Rates are rounded to the nearest hundredth. Due to varying local sales tax rates, we strongly recommend our lookup and calculator tools on this page for the most accurate rates.

New York City sales tax details

The minimum combined 2026 sales tax rate for New York City, New York is 8.88%. This is the total of state, county, and city sales tax rates. The New York sales tax rate is currently 4.0%. The New York City sales tax rate is 4.5%.

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Get sales tax rate tables for all the states where you do business. Download rates tables for multiple states down to the ZIP code.
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Sales tax rate lookup and sales tax item calculator

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.

Enter any U.S. address to get the sales tax rate for your exact location

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New York City rates by ZIP and neighboring cities

Note: There can be variations within city and county lines. For more accurate rates, use the sales tax calculator.
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