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posted Jun 1, 2019 6:51:26 AM

Do I add my state and local sales tax rate numbers together?

TurboTax is asking for the total state and local sales tax rate-1.  I have the two numbers but  I dont know if I am supposed to add them together.

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Jun 1, 2019 6:51:28 AM

Your state and local sales tax rate should be the total of the two numbers.

What rate do you pay on local purchases?  In most states, there is a base rate that is the state sales tax rate.  Then different counties have special tax rate add-ons for improvements, roads, etc.