The Utah statewide sales tax rate is 6.1%. Enter an amount below to add tax and see the total.
Utah statewide rate
6.1%
Subtotal
$100.00
Tax (6.1%)
$6.10
Total
$106.10
Utah's base statewide rate is 6.1%. This is the amount collected by the state on most taxable goods. Many counties and cities add their own local sales tax on top, so the combined rate you pay at checkout is often higher than 6.1%. To find your exact rate, add your local rate to the 6.1% state base.
To calculate tax, multiply the price by 0.0610 and add it to the original amount. For example, a $100.00 purchase in Utah has $6.10 in state sales tax for a total of $106.10.
Most states exempt certain necessities from sales tax or tax them at a reduced rate. Common exemptions include unprepared groceries (food for home consumption), prescription medications, and sometimes clothing or school supplies during designated tax-free weekends. Whether Utah provides these exemptions depends on current state law — check your state's Department of Revenue website for the official list.
The 6.1% shown above is only the state-level portion. In many parts of Utah, counties, cities, and special taxing districts add their own rates on top. The combined rate (state + local) can be significantly higher — in some jurisdictions 2–4 percentage points more. For the exact combined rate at your address, use your state's tax rate lookup tool or check your last receipt.
Sales tax is collected by the seller at the point of sale and remitted to the state (and local jurisdictions, if applicable). Online purchases are also subject to sales tax following the 2018 South Dakota v. Wayfair Supreme Court decision, which allows states to require remote sellers to collect tax even without a physical presence in the state.