Kentucky
Sales tax
$0.00
Total with tax
$0.00
Combined rate
0%
Kentucky sales tax rates
- State rate
- 6%
- Local taxes
- Kentucky has one 6% rate for the whole state.
How to work out Kentucky sales tax
Add the state rate and your local rate to get the combined rate. Then:
- Tax on a price: price × combined rate. At 6%, $100 carries $6.00, so you pay $106.00.
- Tax inside a total: total ÷ (1 + combined rate) gives the price before tax. The difference is the tax.
Some goods are taxed at a different rate or not at all, such as groceries in many states. Check the state's page for the item you're pricing.
Selling in Kentucky? A business that makes taxable sales usually needs a sales tax permit from the state before its first sale. See Kentucky's seller's permit and resale certificate rules and its remote seller threshold. Our Kentucky business guide covers registering a company there.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Kentucky?
Kentucky's state sales tax rate is 6%. Kentucky has one 6% rate for the whole state.
Does Kentucky have local sales tax?
Kentucky has one 6% rate for the whole state.
How do I calculate Kentucky sales tax?
Multiply the price by the combined rate. At 6%, a $100 purchase carries $6.00 in tax, for $106.00 in total. To take tax out of a total, divide the total by 1 plus the rate: $106.00 ÷ 1.06 = $100.
Sources
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- 1.Kentucky sales tax rates (official)Checked November 9, 2026
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