Kentucky Sales Tax Rate 2026: 6%
The statewide sales tax rate in Kentucky is 6% in 2026, with no additional local sales taxes — 6% is the total everywhere in the state.
6%
State rate
No
Local taxes added
$106
Total on a $100 purchase
How to calculate Kentucky sales tax
Adding tax to a price
Multiply the pre-tax amount by 1.06.
$250.00 × 1.06 = $265.00 total ($15.00 tax)
Removing tax from a total (reverse)
Divide the tax-inclusive total by 1.06 to find the pre-tax amount.
$500.00 ÷ 1.06 = $471.70 pre-tax
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Sales Tax Rates by State
Compare all 50 states + DC in one 2026 table.
Kansas Sales Tax
6.5% state rate in 2026
Louisiana Sales Tax
5% state rate in 2026
Kentucky Sales Tax FAQ