Connecticut Sales Tax Calculator 2026: 6.35% Statewide Rate

Connecticut Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Connecticut charges a 6.35% sales tax statewide and, as the Department of Revenue Services notes, no local sales taxes apply, so the rate is the same in Hartford, New Haven and Stamford. A few items have their own rates: 7.35% on meals and certain drinks, and 7.75% on luxury goods such as cars over $50,000, jewelry over $5,000 and clothing or handbags over $1,000. Groceries and medicines are exempt. Enter a price below to add tax or a total to remove it.

By AwaisLast reviewed October 28, 2026

Connecticut sales tax at a glance

Connecticut sales tax rules
Type of tax	Sales and use tax
State rate	6.35%
Local rates	None: one rate statewide
Average combined rate	6.35%
Groceries	ExemptFood products for human consumption are exempt. Candy, soft drinks, alcohol and meals are taxable.
Prescription drugs	Exempt (also OTC)Prescription drugs are exempt, and nonprescription drugs and medicines have been exempt since 2015.
Clothing	Taxed; 7.75% over $1,000Clothing and footwear are taxed at 6.35%, or 7.75% for items over $1,000. The August tax-free week covers items under $300 (2026).

Official rates: Connecticut DRS: Sales and use tax information.

Worked examples

A $600 laptop anywhere in Connecticut (6.35%)

A $600 laptop anywhere in Connecticut (6.35%)
Rate	6.35%
Price before tax	$600.00
Sales tax	$38.10
Total	$638.10

Working: $600.00 × 6.35% = $38.10. There are no local taxes, so the rate is the same everywhere. The laptop is under the luxury thresholds, so the general rate applies.

Working back from a $79.37 receipt at 6.35%

Working back from a $79.37 receipt at 6.35%
Rate	6.35%
Price before tax	$74.63
Sales tax	$4.74
Total	$79.37

Working back: $79.37 ÷ 1.0635 = $74.63, so the tax was $4.74. Divide by 1.0635 for the pre-tax price. A restaurant receipt uses the 7.35% meals rate, so divide by 1.0735 instead.

Connecticut's other rates

Besides the general 6.35% rate, the DRS lists several special rates: 7.35% on meals and certain beverages, 7.75% on motor vehicles over $50,000, jewelry over $5,000 and clothing, footwear, handbags, luggage, umbrellas, wallets or watches over $1,000, 9.35% on short-term passenger car rentals, 2.99% on boats and 1% on computer and data processing services. The calculator uses the general 6.35% rate; for these items, multiply the price by the special rate instead.

Sales Tax Free Week and school supplies

Connecticut's Sales Tax Free Week runs each August. In 2026 it ran from 16 to 22 August and, after a 2026 law raised the cap, covered clothing and footwear priced under $300 per item, up from under $100, with backpacks and cleats added. A separate 2026 law made nonelectronic school supplies exempt all year from 1 July 2026. Groceries, prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines are exempt year-round.

Connecticut vs. neighboring states

Connecticut sales tax compared with neighboring states
State	State rate	Avg. combined	Groceries
Connecticut	6.35%	6.35%	Exempt
New York	4%	8.54%	Exempt
Massachusetts	6.25%	6.25%	Exempt
Rhode Island	7%	7.00%	Exempt

Average combined rates are from the Tax Foundation, midyear 2026 report. See sales tax rates for every state for the full table.

Frequently asked questions

Does Connecticut have local sales tax?

No. The Department of Revenue Services states that no local sales taxes apply in Connecticut, so the general rate is 6.35% everywhere.

What is the Connecticut meals tax?

Meals and certain beverages are taxed at 7.35%, one percentage point above the general 6.35% rate. It applies to restaurant meals and prepared food.

What is the Connecticut luxury tax rate?

7.75%. It applies to cars over $50,000, jewelry over $5,000, and clothing, footwear, handbags, luggage, umbrellas, wallets and watches over $1,000.

When is Connecticut Sales Tax Free Week?

It is held in August. In 2026 it ran from 16 to 22 August and covered clothing and footwear priced under $300 per item.

What is the sales tax rate in Connecticut in 2026?

The statewide rate is 6.35%. There are no local sales taxes, so 6.35% is the rate everywhere in the state.

How do I calculate Connecticut sales tax on a purchase?

Add the state and local rates, then multiply the price by that rate as a decimal. At 6.35%, tax on $100 is 100 × 0.0635 = $6.35, for a total of $106.35. To go back from a receipt total, divide it by 1 plus the rate.