Buffalo Sales Tax Calculator 2026

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

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Purchase Price

Enter the price before tax.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Buffalo, New York.

Effective Tax Rate: 8.750%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00

Sales Tax$8.75

Total Price$108.75

Rate Breakdown

State4.000%

County4.750%

City0.000%

Special District0.000%

Base combined8.750%

Total8.750%

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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.

Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using:

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

Buffalo Sales Tax Calculator 2026

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

What is the Sales Tax Rate in Buffalo, NY?

Buffalo is in Erie County. The combined general sales tax rate shown in NY DTF Publication 718 for Erie County is 8.75%.

New York State sales tax: 4 percent
Local add-ons (Erie County): 4.75 percent
Total combined rate: 8.75%

Sources: Publication 718 (effective March 1, 2025) and Jurisdiction/Rate Lookup By Address.

Quick Example (Buffalo Sales Tax)

Example: a $100 taxable purchase in Buffalo/Erie County at 8.75% results in $8.75 in sales tax and a total of $108.75.

Notes on Exemptions (Groceries, Clothing, Prescriptions)

Exemptions depend on the item and (for some categories) the locality. For example, clothing under $110 is exempt from the New York State 4 percent tax, but Erie County does not provide the local exemption — so clothing under $110 is commonly taxed at the local-only rate in Buffalo/Erie.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Buffalo (Erie County) is listed at 8.75% 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:Does Buffalo have the MCTD sales tax?

No. The additional 0.375% MCTD tax applies within the NYC metro MCTD counties. Erie County is not in the MCTD.

Q:Is clothing tax-free in Buffalo?

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