Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Connecticut Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Connecticut sales tax is 6.35% statewide, with no local sales taxes on top. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Connecticut sales tax calculator
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How Connecticut sales tax works
Connecticut has no local sales taxes, so the 6.35% state rate applies everywhere in the state for most goods.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 6.35 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $2.54 tax, for $42.54 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0635.
Connecticut sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 6.35% | Total at 6.35% |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.64 | $10.63 |
| $25.00 | $1.59 | $26.59 |
| $50.00 | $3.18 | $53.18 |
| $100.00 | $6.35 | $106.35 |
| $250.00 | $15.88 | $265.88 |
| $500.00 | $31.75 | $531.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $63.50 | $1,063.50 |
Connecticut vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 6.35% | 6.35% | $6.35 |
| New York | 4% | 8.54% | $8.54 |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | 6.25% | $6.25 |
| Rhode Island | 7% | 7% | $7.00 |
States with a similar sales tax to Connecticut
Comparing places to shop, work or move? These states have the closest average combined rate to Connecticut's 6.35%.
- Pennsylvania sales tax (6.34%)
- Vermont sales tax (6.43%)
- South Dakota sales tax (6.11%)
- New Jersey sales tax (6.6%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Connecticut?
The Connecticut state sales tax rate is 6.35%. There are no local sales taxes, so 6.35% applies statewide.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Connecticut?
At the state rate, $6.35 (total $106.35).
How do I calculate Connecticut sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 6.35% = $3.18. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0635 = $94.03 before tax.
Is Connecticut sales tax high?
Connecticut ranks #33 of 50 states for average combined sales tax (1 = highest). The population-weighted US average combined rate is about 7.5%.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026; local rates are population-weighted averages).
- State departments of revenue for statewide rates and exemptions.
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.