8.875% Tax Calculator

Quickly calculate 8.875% sales tax on any purchase. Perfect for New York City and surrounding areas. Enter any value to get instant results.

About 8.875% Tax Rate

The 8.875% tax rate is the combined sales tax rate for New York City and is one of the highest in the United States. This rate includes:

  • New York State: 4.0%
  • New York City: 4.5%
  • MTA Tax: 0.375% (added to the NYC rate)

This combined rate applies to most retail purchases in New York City, including clothing, electronics, and general merchandise. Some items may be tax-exempt, such as groceries and prescription medications.

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