Newark, New Jersey Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Newark, New Jersey is 6.625%. New Jersey has no local sales tax — flat 6.625% state rate. Most clothing and groceries are exempt.
Sales tax in Newark
The 6.625% you pay at a Newark register is made up of 6.63% state tax plus roughly 0.000% in local taxes — a combination of county, city, and special-district levies. New Jersey has no local sales tax — flat 6.625% state rate. Most clothing and groceries are exempt.
That tracks closely with the New Jersey statewide average of 6.60%.
New Jersey exempts both groceries and most clothing from sales tax — those exemptions apply in Newark too. Prepared food and restaurant meals, however, are generally fully taxable.
For exact tax on a transaction at a specific Newark address, use the New Jersey 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.