Sales Tax Calculator, Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania has a 6% state sales tax. Philadelphia and Allegheny County levy an additional 2% and 1% respectively, making their combined rates 8% and 7%.

Most clothing and food for home consumption are exempt from Pennsylvania sales tax.

US State Sales Tax Rates Reference
StateState Rate
Alabama4%
AlaskaNo tax
Arizona5.6%
Arkansas6.5%
California7.25%
Colorado2.9%
Connecticut6.35%
DelawareNo tax
Florida6%
Georgia4%
Hawaii4%
Idaho6%
Illinois6.25%
Indiana7%
Iowa6%
Kansas6.5%
Kentucky6%
Louisiana4.45%
Maine5.5%
Maryland6%
Massachusetts6.25%
Michigan6%
Minnesota6.875%
Mississippi7%
Missouri4.225%
MontanaNo tax
Nebraska5.5%
Nevada6.85%
New HampshireNo tax
New Jersey6.625%
New Mexico4.875%
New York4%
North Carolina4.75%
North Dakota5%
Ohio5.75%
Oklahoma4.5%
OregonNo tax
Pennsylvania6%
Rhode Island7%
South Carolina6%
South Dakota4.2%
Tennessee7%
Texas6.25%
Utah4.85%
Vermont6%
Virginia4.3%
Washington6.5%
West Virginia6%
Wisconsin5%
Wyoming4%
District of Columbia6%
Canadian Provincial Tax Rates Reference
Province / TerritoryTax TypeCombined Rate
AlbertaGST only5%
British ColumbiaGST + PST 7%12%
ManitobaGST + PST 7%12%
New BrunswickHST15%
Newfoundland & LabradorHST15%
Northwest TerritoriesGST only5%
Nova ScotiaHST15%
NunavutGST only5%
OntarioHST13%
Prince Edward IslandHST15%
QuebecGST + QST 9.975%14.975%
SaskatchewanGST + PST 6%11%
YukonGST only5%

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Frequently Asked Questions, Sales Tax Calculator in Pennsylvania

What is the Pennsylvania sales tax rate?

Pennsylvania has a 6% state sales tax. Philadelphia adds 2% in local tax for a combined rate of 8%. Allegheny County (Pittsburgh area) adds 1% for a combined rate of 7%. The rest of Pennsylvania pays 6% with no local additions.

What is exempt from sales tax in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has broad exemptions: most clothing (all clothing except formal wear and sports uniforms is exempt), unprepared food, prescription and non-prescription drugs, and residential utilities are all exempt. This makes Pennsylvania more tax-friendly for everyday purchases than many states.

Is clothing taxed in Pennsylvania?

Most clothing is exempt from Pennsylvania sales tax, which is one of the few states with this broad clothing exemption. Exceptions include formal wear rented for a specific occasion, sports uniforms, and protective equipment. In Philadelphia, the exemption still applies to clothing even though the city has a higher overall rate.

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