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Albany Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Estimate sales tax in Albany, NY using Albany County’s combined rate.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Purchase Price

Enter the price before tax.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Albany, New York.

Effective Tax Rate: 8.000%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00

Sales Tax$8.00

Total Price$108.00

Rate Breakdown

State4.000%

County4.000%

City0.000%

Special District0.000%

Base combined8.000%

Total8.000%

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How This Calculator Works

Sales tax is calculated as Price × (Total Rate / 100). In New York, the total rate is the 4 percent state rate plus local add-ons that vary by jurisdiction (and MCTD in some areas).

Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using:

Total Rate: State + Local add-ons
Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
Total Price: Price + Tax

Albany Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Estimate sales tax in Albany, New York using Albany County’s combined rate. For the exact rate by address, use NY DTF’s lookup tool.

What is the Sales Tax Rate in Albany, NY?

Albany is in Albany County. The combined general sales tax rate shown in NY DTF Publication 718 for Albany County is 8%.

New York State sales tax: 4 percent
Local add-ons (Albany County): 4 percent
Total combined rate: 8%

Sources: Publication 718 (effective March 1, 2025) and Find sales tax rates (lookup tool).

Quick Example (Albany Sales Tax)

Example: a $100 taxable purchase in Albany/Albany County at 8% results in $8.00 in sales tax and a total of $108.00.

Clothing Under $110 in Albany County

Clothing and footwear under $110 per item or pair are exempt from the New York State 4 percent tax. Albany County does not provide the local exemption, so qualifying clothing under $110 is typically taxed at the local-only rate.

Source: Publication 718-C (clothing/footwear local rates).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the sales tax rate in Albany, NY in 2026?

Albany (Albany County) is listed at 8% combined sales tax in NY DTF Publication 718 (effective March 1, 2025). For an exact rate by address, use NY DTF’s lookup tool.

Q:Is clothing tax-free in Albany?

Clothing under $110 is exempt from the New York State 4% tax. Albany County does not provide the local exemption, so local tax can still apply. See NY DTF Publication 718-C for details.