Utah Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
The Utah sales tax rate is 6.1% at the state level. Adding the 1.32% average local rate gives a combined 7.42%. On a $100 purchase that is about $7.42 in tax, for $107.42 total. Enter any amount below.
What is the Utah sales tax rate in 2026?
The Utah state rate is 6.1%. With an average local rate of 1.32%, the combined average is 7.42%.
How much tax on a $100 purchase?
About $7.42 at the combined 7.42% rate. Your $100 item costs roughly $107.42.
Where does Utah rank nationally?
Utah ranks #20 of 47 taxing states by combined rate. That is 0.11% below the 7.53% US average.
Are local rates included?
Yes. This calculator uses the state rate plus the population-weighted average local rate. Your exact city or county rate may differ.
How does sales tax work in Utah?
Utah charges a 6.1% state sales tax on most retail goods. Many cities and counties add a local tax on top. The population-weighted average local rate is 1.32%.
That brings the typical combined rate to 7.42%. Your real rate depends on the exact city or county. The calculator above uses the state plus average local rate.
What does Utah sales tax cost on common purchases?
| Purchase | State (6.1%) | Avg local (1.32%) | Total tax | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $6.10 | $1.32 | $7.42 | $107.42 |
| $1,000 | $61.00 | $13.20 | $74.20 | $1,074.20 |
| $30,000 car | $1,830.00 | $396.00 | $2,226.00 | $32,226.00 |
How do you calculate Utah sales tax by hand?
- Take the pre-tax price of your item.
- Multiply it by the combined rate of 7.42% (6.1% state + 1.32% local).
- Add that tax to the price to get your total.
- To reverse it, divide the total by 1.0742.
How is car and vehicle sales tax handled in Utah?
Vehicles are generally taxed at the same 7.42% combined rate, applied to the purchase price. A $30,000 car costs about $2,226.00 in tax. Trade-in credits and county rules can change the figure.
How do you remove sales tax from a total (reverse calculation)?
Switch the calculator to reverse mode. It divides the tax-included total by 1.0742 to recover the pre-tax price. This is how you find the base price on a receipt.