Kentucky Sales Tax Calculator 2026 – Rate 6.00% (State 6.00%)
Calculate sales tax in Kentucky instantly. The Kentucky state sales tax rate is 6.00%; with the average local (city and county) rate of 0.00% added, the typical combined rate is 6.00% (2026 figures). Enter a price below to see the tax and total.
Kentucky Sales Tax Calculator
State rate 6.00% + average local 0.00% = 6.00%
Rates from Tax Foundation 2026 data. Your exact city or county rate may differ – use the custom rate box with the rate on a local receipt.
Kentucky sales tax rate in 2026
The statewide rate is 6.00%. Local governments add an average of 0.00%, for an average combined rate of 6.00%. Kentucky has no local sales taxes at all, so the flat 6% state rate applies everywhere in the state.
How to calculate Kentucky sales tax
Sales tax = price × (rate ÷ 100). On a $100 purchase at the 6.00% average combined rate, the tax is $6.00 and the total is $106.00. To find the pre-tax price from a total, divide the total by (1 + rate ÷ 100).
Kentucky sales tax examples
| Price | State tax (6.00%) | Avg. combined tax (6.00%) | Total (combined) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.60 | $0.60 | $10.60 |
| $25 | $1.50 | $1.50 | $26.50 |
| $50 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $53.00 |
| $100 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $106.00 |
| $250 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $265.00 |
| $500 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $530.00 |
| $1,000 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $1,060.00 |
| $5,000 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $5,300.00 |
What is exempt from sales tax in Kentucky?
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt; many services became taxable in recent years. Rules change, so confirm with the Kentucky Department of Revenue before relying on an exemption.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay Kentucky sales tax on online orders? Yes – retailers that ship to Kentucky generally must collect tax at the rate for your delivery address. Is there sales tax on cars in Kentucky? Vehicle purchases are taxed, often under separate rules and rates; use our auto loan calculator to include it in your payment. Need another state? Use the all-states sales tax calculator.
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