Connecticut sales tax at a glance
No local sales taxes; meals are taxed at 7.35% and certain luxury items at 7.75%.
| State sales tax rate | 6.35% |
| Average local rate | 0% |
| Average combined rate | 6.35% |
| Highest combined rate | 6.35% |
| Groceries | Exempt |
Connecticut sales tax examples
| Price | State tax only | Tax at 6.35% | Total at 6.35% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.64 | $0.64 | $10.64 |
| $50 | $3.18 | $3.18 | $53.18 |
| $100 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $106.35 |
| $500 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $531.75 |
| $1,000 | $63.50 | $63.50 | $1,063.50 |
Also see the Connecticut paycheck calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Connecticut?
The Connecticut state sales tax rate is 6.35%. Local taxes add an average of 0%, for an average combined rate of 6.35%; the highest combined rate in the state is 6.35%.
Are groceries taxed in Connecticut?
Groceries are exempt from the Connecticut state sales tax.
How do I calculate sales tax in Connecticut?
Multiply the price by the combined rate. At the average combined rate of 6.35%, a $100 purchase adds $6.35 in tax for a total of $106.35.