New Jersey Sales Tax Rate (2026)
State Base Rate
6.63%
No additional local sales taxes apply statewide.
Last updated:
Source: New Jersey Division of Taxation
How Sales Tax Works in New Jersey
New Jersey imposes a statewide base sales tax rate of 6.63%. New Jersey is a destination-based sales tax state, meaning the tax rate is determined by the buyer's delivery address.
Special district taxes: Special taxing districts (transit authorities, improvement districts, etc.) in New Jersey can add additional taxes that apply within their boundaries.
Rates in New Jersey are typically updated annually. Businesses should monitor rate changes regularly to maintain compliance.
Example API Response
Query real-time sales tax rates programmatically. Here is an example response for Essex County:
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://salestaxapi.io/api/rates?state=NJ&zip=07102"{
"state": "NJ",
"zip": "07102",
"county": "Essex County",
"total_rate": 0.06625
}Get real-time New Jersey sales tax rates via API
Access accurate, jurisdiction-level tax rates for every address in New Jersey. Updated daily from New Jersey Division of Taxation.
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