United States — Sales Tax
| General VAT Rate | Other Rates | Local Currency |
|---|---|---|
| 8% | 0%-12.5% | Dollar (USD) |
United States's general VAT rate is 8%, with other rates including 0%-12.5% that can apply to certain transactions.
While the United States doesn't have a national VAT, all but five of the fifty states charge a state-level sales tax of as high as 7.5%. With local sales tax rates included, sales tax rates can be as high as 12%. Find sales tax rates for any city or state in the USA here.
United States VAT Refunds
Many countries allow tourists, and others making purchases for export, to receive a VAT refund on exiting the country (or make purchases VAT free). While we don't have data on the United States VAT refund program, more info can be obtained from the .
United States Tax Sources & Citations
- EN: United States Value Added Tax
- RU: НДС
- CN: 增值税
Note: This page is intended to be a simple overview of United States's consumption tax structure, is provided as-is, and is not legal advice. Please let us know if any of the United States tax information on this page is incorrect or out of date.
Citations:
- Ernst & Young global VAT tax study, United States (updated 2024)
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