Utah Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate the total sales tax for a purchase in Utah. Enter the purchase amount, and optionally adjust for local tax rates (base Utah state rate is 4.85%, with additional local rates up to ~3.5%). The calculator will show the tax amount and total price.
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How to use this tool?
Follow these steps to calculate the Utah sales tax for any purchase:
- Enter the purchase amount in the "Purchase Amount ($)" field (e.g., 100.00).
- Optionally, enter a local tax rate in the "Local Tax Rate (%)" field (e.g., 1.25 for Salt Lake City). The total rate updates automatically.
- Click "Calculate" to see the tax and total amount.
Important: The Utah base state rate is fixed at 4.85%. The local rate must be between 0% and 10%. The calculator uses the formula: Tax = Amount × (State Rate + Local Rate) / 100, then adds tax to the amount for the total.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The base state sales tax rate in Utah is 4.85%.
Local jurisdictions (cities, counties) can add additional sales tax, typically up to about 3.5%. The calculator allows you to enter a local rate to get the combined total.
The calculator uses the state rate of 4.85% plus any local rate you enter. For precise local rates, check with your local tax authority.
