Delaware Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
Calculate sales tax in Delaware. The statewide base rate is 0% — Delaware has no statewide sales tax. Enter an amount and add your local (county or city) rate to see the combined rate and total.
Delaware tax snapshot
In Delaware, the statewide sales-tax base rate is 0% — the 48th-highest of the 50 states + DC, versus a national average near 5.11%. By the other measures, Delaware property tax is about 0.58% (the 42nd-highest) and its sales-tax base is 0% (the 48th-highest); delaware levies a state income tax. For context, New Jersey has the highest effective property tax (2.23%) and Hawaii the lowest (0.27%); California has the highest statewide sales tax (7.25%) and Oregon has none (0%).
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Check it outDelaware has no statewide sales tax
Delaware is one of a few states with no state-level sales tax, so the base rate is 0%. Some local jurisdictions may still levy their own tax — enter any local rate above to include it.
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How it’s calculated
Sales tax = purchase amount × (state base rate + local rate). Your combined rate is Delaware’s state base rate plus any county or city tax you enter.
State base rate as of the latest published rates; local rates vary by jurisdiction and change over time. Confirm your local combined rate. Estimate only.
Results update as you type and are estimates, not professional advice — verify important decisions with a qualified professional.
Worked example
A $100 purchase in Delaware has $0.00 in sales tax at the 0% base rate, for a $100.00 total before any local tax.
Common mistakes
- Adding only the state base rate and forgetting county or city taxes on top.
- Applying the rate to a tax-included total instead of the pre-tax price.
Where it is used
- Pricing products, quotes, or invoices for customers in Delaware.
- Checking the sales tax line on a receipt or purchase.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Delaware?
Delaware has no statewide sales tax, though some local jurisdictions may add their own.
How do I find my local sales tax rate?
Your county or city tax authority, or the state Department of Revenue, lists combined rates by address or ZIP code.
Does this calculator include local taxes?
It applies the state base rate. Add your local rate in the field above to get the combined total.