Sales tax by state · New York
New York Sales Tax Rate
The statewide sales tax in New York is 4%, the 21st-highest statewide rate (tied with 4 other states). With local taxes added, shoppers in New York City pay 8.875%. Here’s how that compares nationally and what you pay in the state’s major cities.
- New York state rate 4% statewide base rate
- National rank 21st of 51, highest first
- New York City combined 8.875% state + local, ZIP 10007
- Tax on $100 $8.88 in New York City
Sales tax in New York
New York charges a statewide sales tax of 4%, 1.02 percentage points below the 5.02% average across all states. Counties, cities and special districts can add their own taxes on top, so the total at the register is usually higher than the state rate.
Combined rates in New York’s major cities
The combined rate for one downtown ZIP code in each city, broken down by who charges it:
| City | State | County | City | Special | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City 10007 | 4% | 0% | 4.5% | 0.375% | 8.875% |
| Buffalo 14202 | 4% | 4.75% | 0% | 0% | 8.75% |
What sales tax adds in New York City
At the 8.875% combined rate in New York City, sales tax adds:
For any other address in New York, enter its ZIP code in the sales tax calculator to get the exact combined rate.
How New York compares
Among all 51 states and DC, New York’s 4% is the 21st-highest statewide rate (tied with 4 other states). The average statewide rate is 5.02%, and the highest is California’s 7.25%. See every state ranked on sales tax by state.
New York sales tax — FAQ
What is the sales tax rate in New York?
The statewide sales tax rate in New York is 4%. That is the 21st-highest statewide rate (tied with 4 other states) and 1.02 percentage points below the 5.02% average across all states. Local taxes can add more depending on where you shop.
What is the sales tax in New York City, New York?
The combined sales tax rate in downtown New York City (ZIP 10007) is 8.875%: 4% state, 4.5% city, 0.375% special district. Rates in other parts of the city can differ.
How do I calculate sales tax in New York?
Multiply the price by the combined rate where you buy. In New York City, a $100 purchase carries $8.88 in tax (8.875%), for $108.88 total. For any other location, enter the ZIP code in the sales tax calculator.
Is New York's sales tax high compared with other states?
Among all 51 states and DC, New York’s 4% is the 21st-highest statewide rate (tied with 4 other states), 1.02 percentage points below the 5.02% average across all states. The highest is California’s 7.25%.
Rates as of September 2026. City rates are for one downtown ZIP code and can differ elsewhere in the city.
Data: State departments of revenue, via APIVerve. Our tables, charts and text are licensed CC BY 4.0: reuse them freely, including commercially, as long as you credit us. Cite as: Digest Your Finances, “Sales Tax by State”, https://digestyourfinances.com/studies/sales-tax-by-state/new-york/ — based on State departments of revenue. CC BY 4.0.
