Putnam Lake, NY Sales Tax Rate and Calculator

The combined rate is 8.375% as of October 1, 2026. Enter an amount to see the tax.

Updated October 2026
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Calculate Sales Tax in Putnam Lake, NY

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4.00%
State Rate
8.375%
Putnam Lake Rate
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Local Tax
Exempt
Groceries

Putnam Lake sales tax rate: 8.375%

The combined sales tax rate in Putnam Lake, NY is 8.375% as of October 1, 2026: 4% state, 4% Putnam County and 0.375% Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District. Putnam Lake has about 3,776 residents.

At 8.375%, a $500 purchase in Putnam Lake adds $41.88 in tax and a $2,000 one adds $167.50. With a median household income of $105,284 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023), that larger bill equals about 8% of a week's income here.

Groceries are exempt from sales tax. Rates can change at the start of each quarter. Source: New York revenue department, read October 13, 2026.

New York Sales Tax Rates

State Rate

4.00%

Putnam Lake Local Rate

4.375%

Putnam Lake Combined

8.375%

Local rates vary by city, county and special district. State rate source: New York revenue department, checked October 13, 2026.

Exemptions & Taxable Items

  • • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
  • • Clothing and footwear under $110 per item are exempt from the 4% state tax; local taxes may apply
  • • Prescription medicine is generally exempt

Sales Tax Examples in Putnam Lake

Purchase Price Sales Tax Total Cost
$25.00 $2.09 $27.09
$100.00 $8.38 $108.38
$500.00 $41.88 $541.88
$1,000.00 $83.75 $1,083.75

Based on the Putnam Lake combined rate of 8.375% (October 1, 2026).

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