Sales tax calculator · 2026
The Connecticut (CT) sales tax rate is 6.35%. No local sales taxes — only state rate applies statewide
State rate: 6.35%
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6.35%
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Sales tax is a consumption tax imposed on the sale of goods and certain services. In Connecticut, the state rate is 6.35%. There are no local sales taxes — the state rate applies statewide.
Sales Tax Formula
Tax Amount = Purchase Price × (6.35% ÷ 100)
Total Price = Purchase Price + Tax Amount
Example Calculation
A $100 purchase in Connecticut:
Sales tax = $100 × 6.35% = $6.35
Total = $106.35
Connecticut does not allow local sales taxes. The 6.35% rate is uniform in every city and town.
| City | Combined rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 6.35% | |
| New Haven | 6.35% | |
| Hartford | 6.35% | |
| Stamford | 6.35% | |
| Waterbury | 6.35% | |
| Norwalk | 6.35% | |
| Danbury | 6.35% | |
| New Britain | 6.35% | |
| Meriden | 6.35% | |
| West Haven | 6.35% | |
| Middletown | 6.35% | |
| Greenwich | 6.35% | |
| Milford | 6.35% | |
| Manchester | 6.35% | |
| New London | 6.35% |
Rates as of 2026. Always verify with the Connecticut Department of Revenue before filing.
Most tangible personal property is subject to sales tax in Connecticut. Services may or may not be taxable — Connecticut, like most states, exempts most services.Common exemptions and special rates include groceries, prescription drugs, and clothing (rules vary by state).
Out-of-state sellers may need to collect Connecticut sales tax if they have economic nexus in the state. Most states now require remote sellers with over $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions to register and collect sales tax (South Dakota v. Wayfair, 2018). If you sell products to CT customers, check whether you need to register with the Connecticut Department of Revenue.
The CT state sales tax rate is 6.35% as of 2026. There are no local sales taxes, so the rate is 6.35% statewide. The combined maximum rate in Connecticut is 6.35%.
If you have physical presence (store, office, warehouse) in Connecticut, you must collect sales tax. If you sell online to CT customers and exceed economic nexus thresholds (typically $100K in sales or 200 transactions), you must also collect. Register with the Connecticut Department of Revenue for a sales tax permit.
Connecticut generally does not tax services, though there are exceptions such as. Examples include telecommunications, cable TV, and fabricated product labor. Check with a tax professional for your specific service.
Multiply the purchase price by 6.35% (state rate). For example, a $100 purchase = $6.35 tax, total $106.35. Since there are no local taxes, the state rate is the final rate. Use our calculator above for any amount.