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Chart of the Day: How High Sales Tax by State?

John Keefer, Trust Investment Associate Jul 23, 2026
Map of the US with each state highlighted based on its combined state and average sales tax rate, with gray representing no tax, and ranging from yellow (lowest) to dark purple (highest.)

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Today’s Chart of the Day from the Tax Foundation’s "2026 Sales Tax Rates | Sales Taxes by State" highlights combined state and local sales tax rates across the country, illustrating how much consumers pay in taxes on everyday purchases depending on where they live.

Louisiana tops the list with the highest combined sales tax rate at 10.11%, followed by Tennessee and Washington. At the other end of the spectrum, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon remain the only states with no statewide sales tax.

While sales tax is only one component of a state's overall tax burden, it can have a meaningful impact on household spending over time. Understanding the tax environment where you live (or where you plan to retire) can help inform budgeting, relocation decisions, and long-term financial planning. 
Chart of the Day

About the Author

John Keefer, Trust Investment Associate
John Keefer, Trust Investment Associate

John joined Crews Bank & Trust as a Trust Investment Associate in September 2025. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Finance and Banking from the University of Missouri, along with an Investment Certificate. In his role, he supports portfolio maintenance and analysis while helping clients work toward their financial goals.

Investments are not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by, the bank, are not FDIC insured, not insured by any federal government agency, and are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal.

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