Utah · Sales Tax
The Utah state sales tax rate is 4.85%. On a $100 purchase, the tax is $4.85, for a total of $104.85.
| Utah Sales Tax | Rate | On $100 | On $1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State base rate | 4.85% | $4.85 | $48.50 |
| Maximum combined | 9.05% | $9.05 | $90.50 |
| Pre-tax from $108.50 total | — | ÷1.0485 |
The state base sales tax rate in Utah is 4.85%. Salt Lake City 7.75%; grocery food taxed at 3%. The maximum combined rate (state plus highest local) reaches 9.05%.
Multiply the pre-tax price by 0.0485 (the decimal form of 4.85%). For example, a $250 purchase has a Utah state sales tax of $12.12, for a total of $262.12. To reverse-calculate: if you have the total and want the pre-tax price, divide the total by 1.0485.
Food and grocery tax rules vary by state. In Utah, the standard rate of 4.85% applies, though some states exempt grocery staples. Check the Utah Department of Revenue for specific grocery exemption rules.
The Utah state rate of 4.85% is below the national median of approximately 6.0%. Combined with local rates, the effective rate in Utah ranges from 4.85% to 9.05%.