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Michigan Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Michigan has a flat 6% sales tax statewide (no local add-ons). Use the calculator for instant estimates.

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 Michigan.

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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Get the exact combined sales tax rate for your city. Select a city below or use the search.

DetroitSales tax calculator →

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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. The calculator applies Michigan's 6% state rate (no local add-ons in MI).
  3. Tax = Price × (Total Rate / 100); total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using Michigan's 6% state rate (no local add-ons):

  • Total Rate: 6% (state only)
  • Tax Amount: Price × (6 / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Michigan Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Michigan's statewide sales tax rate is 6% in 2026. Michigan does not allow local jurisdictions to add sales tax, so the combined rate is 6% everywhere—Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and the rest of the state. Use the calculator above for instant estimates.

Michigan Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Michigan has a 6% state sales tax. Local governments cannot impose additional sales tax, so the combined rate is 6% statewide.

  • State rate: 6%
  • Local add-ons: none (Michigan does not allow local sales tax)
  • Combined rate: 6% everywhere (Detroit, Grand Rapids, etc.)

Sales Tax Rates for Major Michigan Areas

Michigan has a flat 6% rate statewide. Use the calculator above for any location.

AreaCombined rateCalculator
Detroit6%Detroit Sales Tax Calculator
Grand Rapids6%Same as state—use calculator above
Ann Arbor6%Same as state—use calculator above

How to Find Your Exact Michigan Sales Tax Rate

Michigan's rate is 6% everywhere. No local lookup is needed. For official rules, see the Michigan Department of Treasury Sales and Use Tax. For Detroit: Detroit Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Michigan tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Michigan has a 6% statewide sales tax rate. Local jurisdictions cannot add sales tax, so the combined rate is 6% everywhere.

Q:Is Michigan sales tax the same in Detroit?

Yes. Detroit and all of Michigan have a 6% combined sales tax rate. Michigan does not allow local sales tax add-ons.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Michigan?

Most unprepared food for home consumption is exempt from Michigan sales tax. Prepared food, candy, and certain items may be taxable.