Utah Sales Tax Calculator
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Utah imposes a state base sales tax of 4.85% on most tangible goods and many services. However, the state mandates an additional 1.25% local rate, making the effective minimum statewide rate 6.10%. On top of that, counties and cities layer their own optional taxes, pushing the average combined rate to 7.19% according to the Tax Foundation — and some areas of Salt Lake County or Utah County can reach 8% or higher.
Not every purchase is taxed at the full rate. Groceries (unprepared food) carry a reduced combined rate of roughly 3% — made up of a 1.75% state portion plus the mandatory 1.25% local add-on. Prepared or restaurant food is taxed at the full rate. Prescription drugs are exempt.
Worked example: If you buy a $100 jacket at a Salt Lake City store where the combined rate is 7.75%, you'd pay $7.75 in sales tax for a total of $107.75. Using the Utah average of 7.19%, that same $100 purchase adds $7.19 in tax.
Sales tax in Utah is collected at the point of sale by the retailer and remitted to the Utah State Tax Commission. Online purchases shipped to a Utah address are also subject to Utah sales tax under economic nexus rules. To use this calculator, enter the purchase price and the applicable rate for your location — the Utah average (7.19%) is prefilled as a practical starting point.
Practical example — Utah
A $500 electronics purchase in Salt Lake City (combined rate ~7.75%) costs $538.75 after tax. Using the statewide average of 7.19%, the same item would total $535.95.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Utah?
Utah's state base rate is 4.85%. Including the mandatory 1.25% local add-on, the minimum statewide rate is 6.10%. The average combined state and local rate across all jurisdictions is 7.19%, per the Tax Foundation's 2025 data.
Does Utah have local sales taxes on top of the state rate?
Yes. Utah counties and cities can add optional local taxes beyond the mandatory 1.25% local component. Salt Lake City, for example, sits around 7.75% combined. Rural counties may be closer to the 6.10% floor.
Are groceries taxed in Utah?
Yes, but at a reduced rate. Unprepared food (groceries) is taxed at approximately 3% combined (1.75% state + 1.25% mandatory local). Prepared food, restaurant meals, and hot food sold for immediate consumption are taxed at the full combined rate.
Are prescription drugs exempt from Utah sales tax?
Yes. Prescription drugs and certain medical devices are exempt from Utah sales tax. Over-the-counter medications are generally taxable at the standard rate.
Does Utah collect sales tax on online purchases?
Yes. Utah enforces economic nexus rules, meaning out-of-state retailers with more than $100,000 in Utah sales or 200 transactions per year must collect and remit Utah sales tax, just like a local store.