Pennsylvania Sales Tax Calculator
Pennsylvania's confirmed state base rate is 6 percent. Enter the transaction lines and any local rate that applies, then the calculator shows the amount, state rate, local rate, combined rate, tax, and total.
Calculate sales tax
The state rate comes from the versioned data file. Enter a local rate only when it applies to the transaction location.
Allegheny County and Philadelphia add local sales tax to the state rate.
| Amount before tax | $0.00 |
| Pennsylvania state rate | 6% |
| Local rate | 0% |
| Combined rate | 6% |
| Estimated tax | $0.00 |
| Total | $0.00 |
Source record
The 6% sales and use tax figure was reviewed on 2026-07-18. Rates change, and taxability and sourcing depend on the specific transaction.
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Current Pennsylvania state rate
Pennsylvania's confirmed state base rate is 6 percent. The source was reviewed on 2026-07-18. Allegheny County and Philadelphia add local sales tax to the state rate.
Economic nexus for remote sellers
A confirmed threshold is not included in this release. Review Pennsylvania Revenue remote seller guidance.
Filing frequency and records
Pennsylvania assigns monthly, quarterly, or semiannual filing based on liability. Keep the transaction location, item taxability, exemption evidence, rate source, tax collected, return, and payment together so the liability can be reconciled.
Rate and sourcing note
Rates change, and taxability and sourcing depend on the specific transaction. Confirm the current treatment with the linked department before collecting or filing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pennsylvania state sales tax rate?
Pennsylvania's confirmed state base rate is 6 percent.
Does Pennsylvania have local sales tax?
Allegheny County and Philadelphia add local sales tax to the state rate.
Does the calculator decide whether a Pennsylvania sale is taxable?
No. It calculates from the confirmed state rate and the local rate you enter. Product taxability, sourcing, exemptions, nexus, and marketplace rules require separate review.
Sources
Reviewed 2026-07-18.
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