Connecticut Sales Tax Calculator
The Connecticut state rate, the official rates of the places we checked, and a calculator.
Updated October 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Connecticut
Tax Breakdown
Tax Details
Connecticut Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.35%
Local Taxes
None
Places Checked
0
Connecticut has no local sales taxes. State rate source: Connecticut revenue department, checked October 13, 2026.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is taxed at 6.35%, and at 7.75% above $1,000 per item
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Connecticut State Sales Tax Examples
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.59 | $26.59 |
| $100.00 | $6.35 | $106.35 |
| $500.00 | $31.75 | $531.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $63.50 | $1,063.50 |
State tax only (6.35%). Local taxes add to these amounts wherever they apply.
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