New York, New York Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in New York, New York is 8.875%. NYC combines 4% state, 4.5% city, and 0.375% MCTD (transit) tax. Clothing and footwear under $110 per item are fully exempt.
Sales tax in New York
The 8.875% you pay at a New York register is made up of 4.00% state tax plus roughly 4.875% in local taxes — a combination of county, city, and special-district levies. NYC combines 4% state, 4.5% city, and 0.375% MCTD (transit) tax. Clothing and footwear under $110 per item are fully exempt.
That tracks closely with the New York statewide average of 8.53%.
New York exempts both groceries and most clothing from sales tax — those exemptions apply in New York too. Prepared food and restaurant meals, however, are generally fully taxable.
For exact tax on a transaction at a specific New York address, use the New York Department of Revenue's lookup or a tool like Avalara. Rates can vary block-by-block when special tax districts cover part of the city.