Kentucky · Sales Tax
The Kentucky state sales tax rate is 6.0%. On a $100 purchase, the tax is $6.00, for a total of $106.00.
| Kentucky Sales Tax | Rate | On $100 | On $1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State base rate | 6.0% | $6.00 | $60.00 |
| Maximum combined | 6.0% | $6.00 | $60.00 |
| Pre-tax from $108.50 total | — | ÷1.0600 |
The state base sales tax rate in Kentucky is 6.0%. No local sales tax additions; flat statewide rate. The maximum combined rate (state plus highest local) reaches 6.0%.
Multiply the pre-tax price by 0.0600 (the decimal form of 6.0%). For example, a $250 purchase has a Kentucky state sales tax of $15.00, for a total of $265.00. To reverse-calculate: if you have the total and want the pre-tax price, divide the total by 1.0600.
Food and grocery tax rules vary by state. In Kentucky, the standard rate of 6.0% applies, though some states exempt grocery staples. Check the Kentucky Department of Revenue for specific grocery exemption rules.
The Kentucky state rate of 6.0% is close to the national median of approximately 6.0%. Combined with local rates, the effective rate in Kentucky ranges from 6.0% to 6.0%.