Kentucky Sales Tax Calculator
The Kentucky state rate, the official rates of the places we checked, and a calculator.
Updated October 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Kentucky
Tax Breakdown
Tax Details
Kentucky Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.00%
Local Taxes
None
Places Checked
1
Kentucky has no local sales taxes. State rate source: Kentucky revenue department, checked October 13, 2026.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Kentucky State Sales Tax Examples
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.50 | $26.50 |
| $100.00 | $6.00 | $106.00 |
| $500.00 | $30.00 | $530.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $60.00 | $1,060.00 |
State tax only (6%). Local taxes add to these amounts wherever they apply.
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