Kentucky Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate Kentucky sales tax instantly. State rate: 6%. Combined with local taxes up to 6.00%. Free calculator.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Kentucky's state sales tax rate is 6%. Local jurisdictions (cities and counties) may add up to 0%, bringing the maximum combined rate to 6.00%. Some items like groceries and prescription drugs may be exempt or taxed at lower rates depending on the jurisdiction.
Key State Information
Kentucky state sales tax: 6%. Maximum local add-on: 0%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Kentucky?
Kentucky's state sales tax rate is 6%. Adding local taxes, the combined rate can reach up to 6.00% depending on your city and county.
Does Kentucky tax groceries?
Kentucky generally exempts most unprepared food items from sales tax, though prepared foods/restaurant meals are taxable.
Are there sales tax holidays in Kentucky?
Kentucky does not currently offer sales tax holidays.