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The 26 US states with the lowest sales tax, ranked
Depending on where you live, state and local sales taxes will increase how much money you're paying at the register.
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Next time you head to the store, make sure to prep your wallet accordingly.
Depending on where you live, state and local sales taxes can increase how much money you're paying at the register.
According to the Tax Foundation, every state in America can determine which goods and services to apply their statewide sales tax. Some states don't tax groceries or clothing, while others tax those products at a reduced rate. On top of that, some cities impose local taxes, which are determined by local governments.
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To find out where residents pay the least in sales tax, we consulted the Tax Foundation, which listed state sales tax rates and calculated average local sales tax rates.
It's important to note that this ranking does not take into account state income taxes. Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon don't have state sales taxes or local sales taxes, but that does not mean residents there pay the least amount in taxes overall, as their state income tax rates may be higher.
Below, see which states have the lowest combined sales tax, including Washington, DC.
24 (TIE). North Dakota
Combined state and local sales tax: State sales tax rate: Average local sales tax rate: 1.
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24 (TIE). Iowa
Combined state and local sales tax: State sales tax rate: Average local sales tax rate: .
24 (TIE). Florida
Combined state and local sales tax: State sales tax rate: Average local sales tax rate: .
23. Utah
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Combined state and local sales tax: State sales tax rate: Average local sales tax rate:
22. New Jersey
Combined state and local sales tax: State sales tax rate: Average local sales tax rate:
21. South Dakota
Combined state and local sales tax: State sales tax rate: Average local sales tax rate:
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20. West Virginia
Combined state and local sales tax: State sales tax rate: Average local sales tax rate:
19. Connecticut
Combined state and local sales tax: State sales tax rate: Average local sales tax rate: 0%
18. Pennsylvania
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Combined state and local sales tax: State sales tax rate: Average local sales tax rate:
17. Massachusetts
Combined state and local sales tax: State sales tax rate: Average local sales tax rate: 0%
16. Vermont
Combined state and local sales tax: State sales tax rate: Average local sales tax rate:
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15. Idaho
Combined state and local sales tax: State sales tax rate: Average local sales tax rate:
12 (TIE). Michigan
Combined state and local sales tax: 6%State sales tax rate: 6%Average local sales tax rate: 0%
12 (TIE). Maryland
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Combined state and local sales tax: 6%State sales tax rate: 6%Average local sales tax rate: 0%
12 (TIE). Kentucky
Combined state and local sales tax: 6%State sales tax rate: 6%Average local sales tax rate: 0%
11. Washington, DC
Combined state and local sales tax: State sales tax rate: Average local sales tax rate: 0%
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10. Virginia
Combined state and local sales tax: State sales tax rate: Average local sales tax rate:
9. Maine
Combined state and local sales tax: State sales tax rate: Average local sales tax rate: 0%
8. Wyoming
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Combined state and local sales tax: State sales tax rate: Average local sales tax rate:
7. Wisconsin
Combined state and local sales tax: State sales tax rate: Average local sales tax rate:
6. Hawaii
Combined state and local sales tax: State sales tax rate: Average local sales tax rate:
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5. Alaska
Combined state and local sales tax: State sales tax rate: 0%Average local sales tax rate:
1 (TIE). Oregon
Combined state and local sales tax: 0%State sales tax rate: 0%Average local sales tax rate: 0%
1 (TIE). New Hampshire
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Combined state and local sales tax: 0%State sales tax rate: 0%Average local sales tax rate: 0%
1 (TIE). Montana
Combined state and local sales tax: 0%State sales tax rate: 0%Average local sales tax rate: 0%
1 (TIE). Delaware
Combined state and local sales tax: 0%State sales tax rate: 0%Average local sales tax rate: 0%
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