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Kentucky Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Kentucky sales tax is 6% state only—no local add-ons. Use the calculator for instant estimates—free, no signup.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Override local rates (optional)

Use this on state pages when you only know the base state rate. City pages should use the prefilled local breakdown.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Kentucky.

Effective Tax Rate: 6.000%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$6.00
Total Price$106.00

Rate Breakdown

State6.000%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined6.000%
Total6.000%
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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. The calculator applies Kentucky's 6% state rate (same statewide).
  3. Tax = Price × 0.06; total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate using Kentucky's 6% state rate (same statewide):

  • Total Rate: 6%
  • Tax Amount: Price × 0.06
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Kentucky Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Kentucky's statewide sales tax rate is 6% in 2026. Kentucky does not allow local governments to add sales tax, so the rate is 6% everywhere—Louisville, Lexington, and all other cities. Use the calculator above for instant estimates—free, no signup.

Kentucky Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Kentucky has a 6% state sales tax. Local governments cannot impose additional sales tax, so the combined rate is 6% everywhere in the state.

  • State rate: 6%
  • Local add-ons: none (not permitted)
  • Combined rate: 6% (Louisville, Lexington, all areas)

Sales Tax Rates for Major Kentucky Areas

Kentucky has one rate statewide; city pages offer the same 6% with location-specific content.

AreaCombined rateCalculator
Louisville6%Louisville Sales Tax Calculator
Lexington6%—

How to Find Your Exact Kentucky Sales Tax Rate

Kentucky has a single 6% rate statewide. For official information, see the Kentucky Department of Revenue Sales and Use Tax. For Louisville: Louisville Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Kentucky tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the Kentucky state sales tax rate in 2026?

Kentucky has a 6% statewide sales tax. No local add-ons are permitted, so the rate is 6% everywhere.

Q:Is Kentucky sales tax the same in every city?

Yes. Kentucky does not allow local sales tax; the rate is 6% in Louisville, Lexington, and all other areas.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Kentucky?

Groceries (food for home consumption) and prescription drugs are exempt from Kentucky sales tax.

Q:What is the sales tax rate in Louisville, Kentucky?

Louisville's sales tax rate in 2026 is 6% (Kentucky state rate; no local add-on).