Sales tax calculator · 2026
The New Jersey (NJ) sales tax rate is 6.625%. No local sales taxes — 6.625% applies statewide. Urban Enterprise Zones (UEZ) in distressed cities charge half the state rate (3.3125%) for qualifying purchases.
State rate: 6.625%
NJ rate used
6.63%
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Sales tax is a consumption tax imposed on the sale of goods and certain services. In New Jersey, the state rate is 6.625%. There are no local sales taxes — the state rate applies statewide.
Sales Tax Formula
Tax Amount = Purchase Price × (6.625% ÷ 100)
Total Price = Purchase Price + Tax Amount
Example Calculation
A $100 purchase in New Jersey:
Sales tax = $100 × 6.625% = $6.63
Total = $106.62
New Jersey is uniform at 6.625% statewide with no local variation. Some Urban Enterprise Zones (UEZ) — including Newark, Jersey City, Camden, and Elizabeth — offer a reduced 3.3125% rate for designated businesses.
| City | Combined rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | 6.625% | UEZ: 3.3125% for eligible purchases |
| Jersey City | 6.625% | UEZ: 3.3125% for eligible purchases |
| Paterson | 6.625% | |
| Elizabeth | 6.625% | UEZ: 3.3125% for eligible purchases |
| Trenton | 6.625% | |
| Camden | 6.625% | UEZ: 3.3125% for eligible purchases |
| Clifton | 6.625% | |
| Atlantic City | 6.625% | |
| Edison | 6.625% | |
| Woodbridge | 6.625% | |
| Toms River | 6.625% | |
| Lakewood | 6.625% | |
| Cherry Hill | 6.625% | |
| Brick | 6.625% | |
| Princeton | 6.625% |
Rates as of 2026. Always verify with the New Jersey Department of Revenue before filing.
Most tangible personal property is subject to sales tax in New Jersey. Services may or may not be taxable — New Jersey, 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 New Jersey 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 NJ customers, check whether you need to register with the New Jersey Department of Revenue.
The NJ state sales tax rate is 6.625% as of 2026. There are no local sales taxes, so the rate is 6.625% statewide. The combined maximum rate in New Jersey is 6.63%.
If you have physical presence (store, office, warehouse) in New Jersey, you must collect sales tax. If you sell online to NJ customers and exceed economic nexus thresholds (typically $100K in sales or 200 transactions), you must also collect. Register with the New Jersey Department of Revenue for a sales tax permit.
New Jersey 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 6.625% (state rate). For example, a $100 purchase = $6.63 tax, total $106.62. Since there are no local taxes, the state rate is the final rate. Use our calculator above for any amount.
New Jersey is uniform at 6.625% statewide with no local variation. Some Urban Enterprise Zones (UEZ) — including Newark, Jersey City, Camden, and Elizabeth — offer a reduced 3.3125% rate for designated businesses.