Delaware Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate Delaware sales tax instantly. State rate: 0%. Combined with local taxes up to 0.00%. Free calculator.
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Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
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Calculation methodology and assumptions
Delaware's state sales tax rate is 0%. Local jurisdictions (cities and counties) may add up to 0%, bringing the maximum combined rate to 0.00%. Delaware is one of the few states with no state-level sales tax. Delaware has no state sales tax, so groceries aren't taxed. Delaware has no state sales tax, so clothing isn't taxed. Select "Groceries" or "Clothing" as the item type above to apply these rules automatically. Sourced from Tax Foundation's state sales tax data, ITEP's State Tax Watch, and primary state Department of Revenue guidance, verified 2026-07.
Key State Information
Delaware state sales tax: 0%. Maximum local add-on: 0%. Delaware has no state sales tax, making it one of just 5 states without one. Delaware has no state sales tax, so clothing isn't taxed. Delaware has no state sales tax, so groceries aren't taxed.
Example Calculation
What would you pay in sales tax on a $500 purchase in Delaware?
On a $500 purchase in Delaware, the calculator multiplies by the combined state + average local sales tax rate. Delaware's state rate is 0%, and local add-ons can push the combined rate to roughly 0.00%, sales tax would be about $0 for a total of $500.
Result: The difference between the highest and lowest taxable states matters most for big purchases. On a $30,000 car, sales tax alone can range from $0 in no-sales-tax states to well over $2,500 in the highest-rate states. Five states have no state sales tax: Oregon, Montana, Delaware, New Hampshire, and Alaska (though Alaska allows local taxes).
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What is the sales tax rate in Delaware?
Delaware's state sales tax rate is 0%. Adding local taxes, the combined rate can reach up to 0.00% depending on your city and county.
Does Delaware tax groceries?
Delaware has no state sales tax, so groceries aren't taxed.
Does Delaware tax clothing?
Delaware has no state sales tax, so clothing isn't taxed.
Are there sales tax holidays in Delaware?
Delaware does not currently offer sales tax holidays.
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