Fargo, ND Sales Tax Rate and Calculator
The combined rate is 7.75% as of October 1, 2026. Enter an amount to see the tax.
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Fargo sales tax rate: 7.75%
The combined sales tax rate in Fargo, ND is 7.75% as of October 1, 2026: 5% state, 0.5% Cass County and 2.25% city. Fargo has about 125,990 residents.
At 7.75%, a $500 purchase in Fargo adds $38.75 in tax and a $2,000 one adds $155.00. With a median household income of $66,029 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023), that larger bill equals about 12% of a week's income here.
Fargo caps its city tax at $56.25 and Cass County at $12.50 per sale, so large purchases pay less than the full rate. Groceries are exempt from sales tax. Rates can change at the start of each quarter. Source: North Dakota revenue department, read October 13, 2026.
North Dakota Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
5.00%
Fargo Local Rate
2.75%
Fargo Combined
7.75%
Local rates vary by city, county and special district. State rate source: North Dakota 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
Sales Tax Examples in Fargo
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.94 | $26.94 |
| $100.00 | $7.75 | $107.75 |
| $500.00 | $38.75 | $538.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $77.50 | $1,077.50 |
Based on the Fargo combined rate of 7.75% (October 1, 2026).
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