How Utah Sales Tax Works
Utah's state government imposes a 4.85% sales tax on most retail purchases. Counties, cities, and special districts can layer additional local sales tax on top — pushing combined rates to a population-weighted average of 7.30% statewide.
Utah's 4.85% state rate plus a uniform 1.25% statewide local component (built into the standard rate) plus optional local taxes pushes the typical bill to 7.25-8.25%.
Groceries in Utah
Utah taxes unprepared groceries at a reduced combined rate of 3% (state + local), versus the standard ~7.3% on other goods.
How Utah Compares to Neighboring States
Sales tax on a $1,000.00 purchase in Utah versus neighboring states, using each state's average combined rate (state + local):
| State | State Rate | Combined Rate | Tax on $1,000 | vs. Utah |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah (here) | 4.85% | 7.30% | $73.00 | — |
| Idaho | 6.00% | 6.03% | $60.30 | -$12.70 |
| Wyoming | 4.00% | 5.44% | $54.40 | -$18.60 |
| Colorado | 2.90% | 7.81% | $78.10 | +$5.10 |
| Arizona | 5.60% | 8.40% | $84.00 | +$11.00 |
| Nevada | 6.85% | 8.24% | $82.40 | +$9.40 |
A negative "vs." figure means a lower sales tax bill on the same purchase. Specific addresses can vary materially from the state-wide average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Utah sales tax rate for 2026?
Utah's state sales tax rate is 4.85% for 2026. When combined with the average local sales tax of 2.45%, most Utah residents pay a typical combined rate of 7.30%.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $100 purchase in Utah?
On a $100 purchase, expect approximately $4.85 in state sales tax, or about $7.30 including average local sales tax (combined 7.30%). Total cost: roughly $107.30.
Are groceries taxed in Utah?
Utah taxes unprepared groceries at a reduced combined rate of 3% (state + local), versus the standard ~7.3% on other goods.
Is sales tax calculated before or after discounts in Utah?
Utah follows the standard rule used by virtually all states: sales tax is calculated on the final discounted price, not the original price. If a $200 item is on sale for $150, you pay sales tax on $150. Manufacturer coupons can be treated differently in some states.
How is this Utah sales tax estimate calculated?
The calculator applies Utah's 4.85% state sales tax rate plus whatever local rate you enter (city + county + special districts). The default Local Rate is 0%; click a city in the table above to fill in its local portion, or look up your specific address with Utah's Department of Revenue tool.