Connecticut Sales Tax Calculator 2026

2026

Calculate sales tax in Connecticut. Connecticut has a 6.35% state sales tax rate. Based on current CT rates.

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Exempt Groceries
Exempt Clothing

Total Tax

$6.35

Total with Tax

$106.35

Combined Rate

6.350%

Tax Breakdown

State Tax (6.35%)$6.35
Local Tax (0.00%)$0.00
Total Sales Tax$6.35
Total with Tax$106.35

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

Connecticut Sales Tax Guide

Connecticut charges a flat 6.35% sales and use tax statewide. Unlike many states, it grants no authority for cities or towns to add a local surcharge, so the rate at a register in Stamford is the same as one in Willimantic. A handful of categories carry special rates, but the standard 6.35% covers most everyday taxable goods and many services.

Plenty of essentials are exempt. Most grocery food bought to prepare at home is not taxed, and neither are prescription drugs or many over-the-counter medicines. Prepared meals, restaurant food, and a long list of services do get taxed. The use tax is the part shoppers forget: when you buy from an out-of-state or online seller that does not collect Connecticut tax, you are expected to report and pay the same 6.35% yourself, usually on your state income tax return.

Connecticut Sales Tax Details (2026)

State Sales Tax Rate 6.35%
Local Taxes Apply No
State Income Tax progressive (up to 6.99%)
Avg. Property Tax Rate 1.98%

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Connecticut Sales Tax FAQ

What is the sales tax rate in Connecticut?
The statewide rate is 6.35%. Connecticut does not allow local sales taxes, so cities and towns cannot add their own percentage on top. That keeps the rate uniform everywhere in the state, which is unusual compared with states that stack county and city taxes onto a base rate.
Are groceries taxed in Connecticut?
Most grocery food bought to prepare and eat at home is exempt from Connecticut sales tax. Prepared foods, meals sold by restaurants, and many ready-to-eat items are taxable, so a rotisserie chicken from the deli is treated differently than raw chicken from the meat case.
Do I pay sales tax on prescription drugs in Connecticut?
No. Prescription medicines are exempt, and many nonprescription drugs are exempt as well. This follows the general pattern of keeping health-related necessities out of the sales tax base, even as most other retail goods stay taxable at 6.35%.
What is Connecticut use tax on online purchases?
Use tax is the companion to sales tax. When you buy something from an out-of-state or online seller that does not charge Connecticut tax, you owe the same 6.35% directly to the Department of Revenue Services. Individuals typically report and pay it on their annual state income tax return.