Utah Sales Tax Calculator 2026 — 4.85% Rate
Calculate Utah sales tax on any purchase instantly. The state sales tax rate is 4.85%, and the average combined rate (state + local) is 7.42%. Enter your purchase amount to see state tax, local tax, and the total amount due — all calculated privately in your browser.
Utah Sales Tax Rate: State vs Combined
The Utah state sales tax rate is 4.85%. However, most shoppers pay more than the state rate because counties and cities add their own local taxes on top. The average combined rate across all jurisdictions in Utah is 7.42%, according to Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates 2026. One Utah quirk matters here: the 4.85% state levy is never charged on its own. Utah mandates a 1.25% local add-on (1.0% local option plus 0.25% county) statewide, so 6.10% is the lowest rate any Utah shopper actually pays — the 4.85% option below is the state levy in isolation, useful for splitting out the state portion of a receipt rather than predicting checkout.
What Is and Isn't Taxed in Utah
Utah taxes groceries at a reduced 3% rate (lower than the standard 4.85% state rate), providing partial relief on food purchases. Utah taxes clothing purchases at the standard 4.85% state rate, plus any applicable local rates. Prescription drugs are also exempt from sales tax in Utah.
Utah Sales Tax Holidays
Utah taxes groceries at a reduced 3% rate. During a sales tax holiday, qualifying items are sold without collecting state sales tax — and sometimes local sales tax too. Check the Utah Department of Revenue website for exact dates, eligible items, and price limits each year.
How to Calculate Utah Sales Tax
To calculate Utah sales tax: multiply the purchase price by the applicable rate. For the state rate only: price × 4.85% = tax. For the combined rate: use 7.42% for an average estimate, or enter the exact local rate from your receipt or the Utah Department of Revenue website. Example: a $200 purchase at the 7.42% combined rate = $14.84 in tax = $214.84 total.
Tips for Accurate Sales Tax Calculations
Always confirm the exact local rate for your specific city or county — the combined average (7.42%) is a statewide mean and may differ from your actual checkout rate. Large purchases like vehicles, appliances, or electronics are where the difference between state-only and combined rates matters most. Keep receipts that show the tax rate used; this helps verify correct tax was charged and supports any refund claims for exempt purchases. If you are making a business purchase, check whether your state offers a sales tax exemption certificate to avoid paying tax on resale items.
Utah Sales Tax by City — 2026 Ready-Reckoner
Per the Utah State Tax Commission rate lookup, combined sales tax rates for the largest Utah shopping destinations in 2026 are: Salt Lake City 7.75%; West Valley City 7.25%; Provo 7.45%; Ogden 7.35%; Sandy 7.25%; Park City 8.85% (highest — includes 1% resort community tax); St. George 6.95%; Lehi 7.20%. On a $500 electronics purchase the difference between St. George (6.95%) and Park City (8.85%) is $9.50 — small at $500, but $95 on a $5,000 purchase. Enter the exact rate for your ZIP code above rather than the 7.42% statewide mean to match your actual receipt.
Utah Online Sales Tax and Amazon/Marketplace Facilitator Rules
Every online purchase delivered to a Utah address now includes Utah sales tax, following the Utah State Tax Commission's Marketplace Facilitator rules effective October 1, 2019. Amazon, Etsy, eBay, Walmart Marketplace, and Shopify-hosted stores all collect Utah sales tax at the destination ZIP code's combined rate — not the seller's location. On a $200 Amazon order shipped to Salt Lake City (7.75%), Amazon collects $15.50 sales tax at checkout and remits to Utah directly. Utah residents no longer owe use tax on marketplace purchases (previously due on Line 31 of Form TC-40), but use tax still applies to direct-from-seller sales via non-facilitator platforms (small independent websites, out-of-state gun stores, some subscription boxes). Keep annual receipts for direct online purchases exceeding $1,000 in aggregate; the Utah use tax lookup rate is 7.42% (average combined) if you don't want to compute exact per-address rates. Small sellers earning under $100,000/year in Utah are exempt from collecting; residents must self-report use tax on those.
Updated 2026-07-17. Source: Utah State Tax Commission Marketplace Facilitator Guide + Utah Code §59-12-107.
Utah Sales Tax on Cars and Motor Vehicles
Motor vehicles purchased in Utah are taxed at the full combined rate for the buyer's home address, not the dealer's location — Utah is one of ~10 destination-sourcing states for auto sales tax. Rate ranges from 6.10% (rural counties) to 8.85% (Park City). A $30,000 car titled in Salt Lake City (7.75%) = $2,325 sales tax at DMV title transfer. Trade-in credit reduces the taxable amount: $30,000 new car – $10,000 trade-in = $20,000 taxable × 7.75% = $1,550 tax. Out-of-state buyers who register a vehicle in Utah owe Utah sales tax minus any tax paid to the origin state (if lower). See Utah State Tax Commission — motor vehicle taxes for the current schedule and county-specific rates.
Last updated 2026-07-10. Source: Utah State Tax Commission sales tax rate lookup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Utah?
The Utah state sales tax rate is 4.85%. When combined with local county and city taxes, the average rate across Utah is 7.42% (Tax Foundation 2026).
Does Utah tax groceries?
Utah taxes groceries at a reduced 3% rate (lower than the standard 4.85% state rate), providing partial relief on food purchases.
Is clothing taxed in Utah?
Utah taxes clothing purchases at the standard 4.85% state rate, plus any applicable local rates.
What is the combined sales tax rate in Utah?
The average combined (state + local) sales tax rate in Utah is 7.42%. The state portion is 4.85%; the remainder comes from county and municipal taxes that vary by location.
How do I calculate sales tax in Utah?
Multiply the purchase price by the rate. For state tax only: price × 0.0485. For the average combined rate: price × 0.0719. Example: $50 × 0.0719 = $3.60 tax, total $53.59.
Which Utah city has the highest sales tax rate?
Park City has Utah's highest combined sales tax rate at 8.85% in 2026, driven by a 1% resort community tax layered on top of the standard state (4.85%) and Summit County local rate. That's material on large purchases: on a $5,000 ski gear splurge, Park City tax is $442 versus $348 in nearby Salt Lake City (7.75%) — a $94 gap. Source: Utah State Tax Commission rate lookup.
How much is Utah sales tax on a $30,000 car?
Utah taxes vehicles at the buyer's home ZIP code combined rate. A $30,000 car titled in Salt Lake City (7.75%) owes $2,325 sales tax at DMV title transfer. Trade-in credit reduces the taxable amount — $30,000 new minus a $10,000 trade equals $20,000 taxable at 7.75% = $1,550. Rural county rates start around 6.10%; Park City tops out at 8.85%.
Do I owe Utah sales tax on Amazon purchases shipped to my Utah address?
Yes — Amazon collects Utah sales tax at checkout on 100% of orders shipped to a Utah address, at your destination ZIP code's combined rate (typically 6.10%-8.85%). This has been automatic since Utah's Marketplace Facilitator law took effect October 1, 2019. Amazon remits directly to the Utah State Tax Commission, so Utah residents do NOT need to self-report Amazon purchases on their state use tax line. Same rule applies to Etsy, eBay Managed Payments, Walmart Marketplace, and most Shopify-hosted stores over $100K/year in Utah sales.
What is Utah use tax and when do I owe it?
Use tax is the mirror of sales tax — owed on out-of-state purchases where the seller didn't collect Utah tax. Since 2019 marketplace facilitators handle most cases automatically, but direct-from-seller purchases still trigger it: buying wine directly from a Napa winery, purchasing custom gear from a small out-of-state maker, or importing electronics from Japan. Report use tax on Line 31 of Form TC-40 at either the average 7.42% rate or your exact combined ZIP code rate. Utah does not audit use tax under $1,000/year aggressively, but larger amounts (used vehicles, art, jewelry) draw scrutiny — keep receipts for 3 years.