New York sales tax calculator
Uses the New York rate of 4%. Replace it with the combined rate on your receipt for an exact check.
State base rates verified September 2026. This is a general estimate, not tax advice. Need more options? Open the full reverse sales tax calculator.
Use this New York sales tax calculator to work out the tax on a purchase, or to work backward from a total that already includes tax. The calculator at the top of this page uses New York’s 4% state rate, so it gives you the state-tax figure for any price you enter.
That 4% is only the starting point. Most places in New York add a local sales tax on top of the state rate, so the combined rate you actually pay depends on where you buy. New York City, for example, is 8.875% combined. The city table below shows the combined rate for five large cities, and the official lookup section explains how to check the exact rate for any address.
How to calculate New York sales tax
To add tax to a price, multiply the price by the tax rate and add the result to the price:
Sales tax = price x tax rate
Total = price + sales tax
On a $100 purchase at the 4% state rate, the tax is $100 x 0.04 = $4.00, and the total is $104.00.
To work backward from a total that already includes tax, divide the total by 1 plus the rate. For example, $104.00 divided by 1.04 = $100.00 before tax, so the tax in the total is $4.00. That is what the calculator does when you enter a total price.
If you are buying in a city with a local rate, use the combined rate from the table below instead of 4% alone. On a $100 purchase in New York City at 8.875%, the tax is $8.88, rounded, and the total is $108.88.
New York sales tax rate
New York’s statewide sales tax rate is 4%. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance states that the combined sales and use tax rate equals the state rate (currently 4%) plus any local tax rate imposed by a city, county, or school district.
Local rates vary by county and city. An additional local sales tax rate of 0.375% applies to taxable sales made within the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD). That is why New York City’s combined rate is 8.875%: 4% state + 4.5% New York City + 0.375% MCTD.
Because local rates differ from place to place, the rate for a purchase can change with the delivery or pickup address, which is why the official lookup below matters.
Check Your New York Sales Tax Rate by Address
New York has local sales tax rates on top of the 4% state rate, so the rate that applies to you depends on your exact address. A city, county, or school district boundary can change it. Use the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance’s official sales tax Jurisdiction and Rate Lookup to enter an address and get the combined state and local rate and the reporting code for that location.
New York State sales tax Jurisdiction and Rate Lookup
You can also start from the Department’s Find sales tax rates page, which explains how the combined rate is made up and links to the lookup and to Publication 718, the Department’s list of sales tax rates by local taxing jurisdiction.
New York sales tax rates by city
The combined rates below are from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance’s Publication 718, New York State Sales and Use Tax Rates by Jurisdiction, effective March 1, 2025. They include the 4% state rate plus the local rate for the county or city shown.
| City | County or area | Combined sales tax rate |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | New York City (all five boroughs) | 8.875% |
| Buffalo | Erie County | 8.75% |
| Rochester | Monroe County | 8% |
| Albany | Albany County | 8% |
| Syracuse | Onondaga County | 8% |
Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, and Syracuse are shown at their county rate in Publication 718; no separate city rate is listed for them. Rates can change, so if a purchase is large or the address is near a boundary, confirm it in the official lookup above.
Worked examples
$100 in New York City at 8.875%: tax $8.88, total $108.88.
$250 in Buffalo at 8.75%: tax $21.88, total $271.88.
$1,000 at the 4% state rate alone: tax $40.00, total $1,040.00. Add the local rate for the place of purchase to get the full combined total.
What is taxable in New York?
Most retail sales of tangible personal property in New York are taxable, and some services are taxable too. Some items are exempt or taxed at a different rate, and the rules can depend on the item and on local law. If an item’s treatment matters to your purchase, check the Department of Taxation and Finance’s guidance for that item before you buy or sell it.
Frequently asked questions about New York sales tax
What is the sales tax rate in New York?
New York’s state sales tax rate is 4%. Local rates are added on top, so the combined rate is higher in most places, for example 8.875% in New York City.
What is the sales tax rate in New York City?
New York City’s combined sales tax rate is 8.875%: 4% state + 4.5% New York City + 0.375% Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District.
How do I calculate sales tax on $100 in New York?
At the 4% state rate, the tax on $100 is $4.00 and the total is $104.00. In New York City at 8.875%, the tax on $100 is $8.88 and the total is $108.88.
How do I find my exact New York sales tax rate?
Use the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance’s official Jurisdiction and Rate Lookup, linked above, and enter your address. It gives the combined state and local rate for that location.
Does New York sales tax vary by city?
Yes. The state rate is 4% everywhere, but local rates differ. The table above shows 8.875% in New York City, 8.75% in Buffalo, and 8% in Rochester, Albany, and Syracuse.
Is the 4% rate the total I will pay?
Usually not. In most places a local rate is added to the 4% state rate. Use the combined rate for your city or address, or the official lookup, for the total you will pay.
Sources
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Find sales tax rates; Publication 718, New York State Sales and Use Tax Rates by Jurisdiction, effective March 1, 2025; Jurisdiction and Rate Lookup.
General information only, not tax advice. Rates are from the official sources listed above and can change. Confirm the rate that applies to your purchase with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance before relying on it.
