If you have any doubts, you can doublecheck your amount at the IRS Tax Calculator. Sales Tax Calculator
The state sales tax rate is the rate that is charged on the tangible personal property (and sometimes services) across the state. These usually range from 4-7%. For example, the state rate in New York is 4% while the state sales tax rate in Tennessee is 7%.
Here's how to find your total state and local sales tax rate:
- Look for the sales tax rate (percentage) on store receipts you received in 2019.
- Ask a local merchant for the sales tax rate they charge.
- Contact your local taxing agency.
Make sure you enter your total sales tax rate. Depending on where you lived, you could have one of the following tax rates:
1. Both state and local sales taxes: To get the total sales tax rate, add the state tax rate and the local tax rate.
2. No state or local sales tax: Enter the sales tax rate as 0.
3. State sales tax, but no local tax: Enter the state sales tax rate.
4. No state sales tax, but local tax: In this case (except Alaska residents), we cannot calculate your sales tax deduction for you. You must enter the total amount of sales tax you actually paid.
