New Jersey Sales Tax Calculator
New Jersey applies a state-level sales and use tax under the New Jersey Sales and Use Tax Act. This calculator provides a simplified estimate based on the statewide sales and use tax rate.
Estimates are shown for the 2026 tax year. In cases where official figures have not yet been finalized, calculations are based on the most recently available data and may be updated when final guidance is published.
Enter the purchase price before sales tax.
Estimated sales tax
Shows an estimated sales tax amount based on the configured rates.
New Jersey Sales Tax Calculator – how it works
New Jersey sales and use tax is applied at a flat statewide rate to taxable transactions as defined under the New Jersey Sales and Use Tax Act. The statewide New Jersey state sales and use tax rate is 6.625%.
Examples
This calculator applies the statewide New Jersey state sales and use tax rate to a taxable amount to produce an estimated tax result. It reflects rate behavior only and does not determine taxability.
Limitations and important notes
This estimate reflects only the statewide New Jersey state sales and use tax. It does not account for transaction-specific determinations, reduced rates, exemptions, or special provisions that may apply under the New Jersey Sales and Use Tax Act.
FAQs about New Jersey Sales Tax Calculator
What does this New Jersey Sales Tax Calculator estimate?
It estimates the sales and use tax amount by applying the statewide New Jersey state sales and use tax rate to a taxable amount, based on the New Jersey Sales and Use Tax Act.
Is New Jersey sales tax a flat rate?
Yes. New Jersey sales and use tax is applied as a flat statewide rate to taxable transactions under the New Jersey Sales and Use Tax Act.
What types of transactions are subject to New Jersey sales and use tax?
The New Jersey Sales and Use Tax Act applies to retail sales of tangible personal property, specified digital products, and certain services, as defined in official guidance.
What is the difference between sales tax and use tax in New Jersey?
Sales tax applies when tax is collected at the point of sale, while use tax applies when taxable items or services are used in New Jersey and sales tax was not collected. Both are governed by the New Jersey Sales and Use Tax Act.
Why can an estimate differ from the final tax due?
The final tax due can differ because taxability and the taxable base depend on transaction-specific factors under the New Jersey Sales and Use Tax Act.
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Calculations are simplified and for guidance only. Always double-check results and current rules with official sources or a qualified professional before making financial decisions.