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Pennsylvania sales tax calculator

Pennsylvania’s sales tax rate is 6%. The Department of Revenue states that Allegheny County adds 1% (7% total) and Philadelphia adds 2% (8% total). Most of the rest of the state stays at 6%. The calculator opens at 6%. Switch it to 7 or 8 if the purchase is in those two places. Clothing is generally exempt; restaurant meals are not.

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State 6% (Allegheny County 7% total, Philadelphia 8% total). Illustrative as of September 2026. Replace with the combined rate on your receipt.

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Statewide figure as of September 2026, from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Local rates change and this is not tax advice. Add a tip after you have the taxable amount.

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FAQ

What is Pennsylvania’s sales tax rate?
6% statewide, 7% in Allegheny County, and 8% in Philadelphia, according to the Department of Revenue. There is no patchwork of extra municipal rates on top of those the way California or Washington works. If you are outside those two jurisdictions, 6% is the usual combined rate.
Is clothing taxed in Pennsylvania?
Most everyday clothing is exempt. Sporting goods, accessories, and formalwear can still be taxable. A clothing receipt with 6% on every line is a reason to look at the items, not a reason to assume the state rate changed.
Are ready-to-eat foods taxed?
Restaurant meals and many hot prepared foods are taxable. Unprepared grocery staples are generally not. Tip on the pre-tax meal if you are tipping. The 6%, 7%, or 8% is the tax line.
What about Philadelphia versus the suburbs?
Inside Philadelphia the total is 8%. Cross the city line into a county that is not Allegheny and the rate is typically 6%. Delivery follows the destination. A Center City lunch and a King of Prussia pickup are different rates.
Is this filing advice for Pennsylvania?
No. The 6% / 7% / 8% split is the Department of Revenue’s published structure, noted as of September 2026. Confirm on pa.gov before you treat it as a return figure.