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Kentucky Sales Tax Calculator

US rates · checked 18 Oct 2026
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Leave at 0 for the Kentucky state rate only. Add your local rate to match a receipt.

Total with tax
$106.00
$6.00sales tax
6%combined rate
$0total $106.00
  • Price
  • Kentucky tax
Price before tax$100.00
Kentucky state tax · 6%+$6.00
Local tax · none entered+$0.00
Total the buyer pays$106.00

State rate 6%, checked against the Kentucky revenue department on 18 Oct 2026. Local taxes are not included.

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How the Kentucky sales tax calculation works

Kentucky's sales tax rate is 6%: $6 on a $100 sale and $60 on $1,000. This is the state rate only. If a city, county or district in Kentucky charges its own tax, it is added on top of this rate. Enter your price and any local rate to see the Kentucky sales tax and the total.

  1. Start with the 6% state rate

    Kentucky charges 6% on taxable sales.

  2. Add your local rate if there is one

    If a city, county or district in Kentucky charges its own tax, it is added on top of this rate. Enter that rate as the local tax; Kentucky's revenue department lists the rate for each address.

  3. Multiply the price by the rate

    Divide 6% by 100 and multiply: $100 × 0.06 = $6.00, and $250 × 0.06 = $15.00.

  4. Add the tax to the price

    A $250 item in Kentucky costs the buyer $265.00 at the state rate, before any local tax.

Worked example. A $250.00 sale in Kentucky at the 6% state rate carries $15.00 in sales tax, for a $265.00 total. If a 1% local tax applied on top, the combined rate would be 7% and the Kentucky buyer would pay $267.50.

Kentucky Sales Tax FAQ

What is the sales tax rate in Kentucky?

The Kentucky state sales tax rate is 6%, checked on 18 Oct 2026. Local taxes, where they apply, are extra.

How much is sales tax in Kentucky on $100?

$6 at the 6% state rate, so a $100 purchase in Kentucky costs $106.00 before any local tax. On $250 the tax is $15.00, and on $1,000 it is $60.00.

How do I calculate Kentucky sales tax?

Multiply the price by 0.06 ($100 × 0.06 = $6.00), then add the tax to the price to get the Kentucky total. If you also owe a local rate, add it to 6% first.

How do I take Kentucky sales tax out of a total?

Divide the total by 1.06: a $100.00 Kentucky receipt at 6% is $94.34 before tax plus $5.66 in tax. The Reverse Sales Tax Calculator does this for any rate.

Is the Kentucky sales tax rate the same everywhere?

The 6% state rate applies statewide. If a city, county or district in Kentucky charges its own tax, it is added on top of this rate.

How does Kentucky compare with other states?

Of the 44 other states and D.C. with a sales tax, 16 charge more than 6% and 19 charge less; 10 others charge the same 6%. The median state rate is 6%, California's 7.25% is the highest base rate, and 5 states (Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon) have none.

Why is my Kentucky receipt different?

Receipts include local taxes where they apply, and some items are taxed at a different rate or exempt. Enter your local rate above, and check Kentucky's rules for the item.

Sources: Federation of Tax Administrators: state tax agencies · smbcalc: how we check our numbers

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Other states

State base rates, checked against each state's revenue department on 18 Oct 2026. In most states, cities and counties add a local rate on top; each state's page explains how to add yours.