Sales Tax for Utah (2026)
Utah (UT) Key Facts
State Sales Tax Rate
6.1%
Has State Sales Tax
Yes
Local Taxes May Apply
Yes
Tax Type
Sales and use tax
How This Calculator Works in Utah
This calculator estimates the Utah sales tax on your purchase amount using the state rate of 6.1%. Enter your purchase price to see the tax amount and total cost.
Utah Overview
Utah levies a combined state sales tax of about 4.85% with local additions bringing rates to 6.1-8.35%. Groceries are taxed at a reduced rate (about 3% combined vs. 6-8% on general goods), and prescription drugs are exempt. The layered system of state, county, city, transit, and resort taxes makes rates location-dependent.
How Utah Compares
Utah's sales tax rate of 6.1% compares to Colorado at 2.9% and Nevada at 6.85%. Combined with local rates, the effective sales tax burden varies by location.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2.9% | Colorado has a sales tax rate of 2.9%. |
| Nevada | 6.85% | Nevada has a sales tax rate of 6.85%. |
| Arizona | 5.6% | Arizona has a sales tax rate of 5.6%. |
Utah's sales tax rate of 6.1% compares to a national average of approximately 5.10%. This is above the national average.
Tips for Utah Residents
- 1Utah's combined state and local sales tax rate is typically 6.1-8.35%, with the state portion at 4.85% (including a 1.25% local option that goes statewide).
- 2Groceries are taxed at a reduced combined rate in Utah — the state rate on food is 1.75%, but local taxes still apply, making the total about 3%.
- 3Utah does not hold sales tax holidays.
- 4Prescription drugs are exempt from Utah sales tax.
- 5Utah's sales tax structure includes a state rate, county option, city option, resort community tax, and transit tax — making the system fairly layered.