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Salt Lake City Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Salt Lake City sales tax is ~8.25% (state + county + city + transit). Instant estimate—free, no signup.

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Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

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Sales tax breakdown for Salt Lake City, Utah.

Effective Tax Rate: 8.250%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$8.25
Total Price$108.25

Rate Breakdown

State4.850%
County1.350%
City1.000%
Special District1.050%
Base combined8.250%
Total8.250%
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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. The calculator applies Salt Lake City's ~8.25% combined rate (state + county + city + transit).
  3. Tax amount and total price update instantly.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using Salt Lake City's ~8.25% combined rate:

  • Total Rate: State (4.85%) + County (1.35%) + City (1%) + Transit (1.05%) ≈ 8.25%
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Salt Lake City, Utah Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Salt Lake City's combined sales tax rate in 2026 is about 8.25%: 4.85% Utah state, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, and transit taxes. Use the calculator above for an instant tax and total on any purchase—free, no signup.

What is the Sales Tax Rate in Salt Lake City, Utah?

In 2026, the combined sales tax rate in Salt Lake City is approximately 8.25%:

  • Utah state sales tax: 4.85%
  • Salt Lake County: 1.35%
  • Salt Lake City: 1%
  • Salt Lake County Transit: 1.05%
  • Total combined rate: ~8.25%

Exact rate can vary by address. Check the Utah Tax Commission for your specific location.

Exemptions and Official Sources

  • Groceries: Utah taxes food for home consumption at a reduced state rate; local taxes may apply.
  • Prescription drugs: generally tax-exempt.

For official rules and rate lookup, see the Utah State Tax Commission. More tools: Utah Sales Tax Calculator, Utah tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the sales tax rate in Salt Lake City, Utah?

Salt Lake City's combined sales tax rate in 2026 is approximately 8.25%: 4.85% Utah state plus Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, and transit taxes.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Salt Lake City?

Utah taxes groceries at a reduced state rate; local taxes may still apply. Prepared food is generally taxable at the full combined rate.