Jyotax Sales Tax by State

Sales Tax by State

Find your state's sales tax requirements below.

Color coded map of sales taxes by state

Sales Tax Information

States with No Sales Tax

Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon.

States with the Highest Sales Tax

Many states require higher sales tax percentages than the 5.09% national average. The 10 states with the highest sales tax rates are

California (7.25%), Indiana (7%), Mississippi (7%), Rhode Island (7%), Tennessee (7%), Minnesota (6.875%), Nevada (6.85%), New Jersey (6.625%), Arkansas (6.5%), and Kansas (6.5%)

When Do States Have Sales Tax Holidays?

One convenient type of event for Americans living in high sales tax states is the sales tax holiday. During this time, a state government allows residents to make certain types of purchases free of sales tax.


The most common type of sales tax holiday is the "Back to School" promotion, when sales tax on items like school supplies, clothing, and computers are suspended, usually during a weekend in the summer. Other popular tax holidays are "Second Amendment" holidays on gun and hunting supplies before hunting season, and tax-free events to help people buy weather-proofing materials in states affected by hurricanes or other inclement weather.


States are free to enact sales tax holidays whenever they wish. The Sales Tax Institute keeps a calendar of scheduled sales tax holidays for each participating state. There are restrictions on exactly what you can buy, with states imposing price limits on tax-free items. For example, most states with "Back to School" tax holidays only allow tax-free purchases on clothing items or footwear worth up to $100.

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