The New York State sales tax rate is 4%. On $100 that is $4.00 before any local tax. Counties and cities that impose sales tax add their own rate, the combined rate varies by county, and the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District adds another 0.375%.
When to use this
Use it to check a receipt from Buffalo, Albany or Manhattan, price clothing near the $110 line, or pull the tax out of a total paid in another county.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the New York sales tax rate?
The state rate is 4%, per the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Local sales taxes from counties and cities come on top, so the rate you pay depends on the location. New York City's total is much higher than 4%.
What is the MCTD surcharge?
An extra 0.375% applies to taxable sales inside the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD). If your address is in the district, include 0.375 in the local rate along with the county or city rate.
Is clothing taxed in New York?
Clothing and footwear sold for less than $110 per item or pair are exempt from the 4% state tax. Local tax still applies unless the county or city elects the exemption; Publication 718-C lists the places that do.
Where do I find my New York local rate?
The Department has a Jurisdiction/Rate Lookup by Address on tax.ny.gov, and Tax Bulletin TB-ST-820 lists its sales tax rate publications. Subtract the 4% state part from the combined rate and type the rest in the local field.
Why is New York sales tax called a destination tax?
The Department calls it a destination tax: the rate follows where the buyer receives the item, not where the seller is based. An order shipped to another county is taxed at that county's rate.
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