State Overview · 2026

Connecticut Sales Tax Rates

Average 6.35%
Min 6.35%
Max 6.35%
Jurisdictions 420

Connecticut Sales Tax Overview

As of 2026, Connecticut has an average combined sales tax rate of 6.35%, with rates ranging from 6.35% to 6.35% depending on your specific location. The state's sales tax is administered by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services. Connecticut applies a flat statewide rate with no additional local sales taxes. With 420 tracked jurisdictions, the actual rate you pay depends on a combination of state, county, and city-level taxes applied to your zip code.

The sales tax in Connecticut is composed of multiple layers. The state sets a base rate that applies uniformly across all jurisdictions. On top of this, individual counties and cities may add their own surcharges. This layered system means that the rate you pay can vary significantly even within the same state. For example, the lowest rate in Connecticut is 6.35% while the highest reaches 6.35% — a spread of 0%.

Connecticut Tax Examples (Average Rate)

$25 meal $1.59 tax
$100 purchase $6.35 tax
$500 electronics $31.75 tax
$1,000 appliance $63.50 tax

* Based on average rate of 6.35%. Actual tax depends on your zip code.

Top Jurisdictions in Connecticut

CONNECTICUT 06001
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06002
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06006
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06010
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06011
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06013
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06016
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06018
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06019
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06020
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06021
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06022
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06023
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06024
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06025
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06026
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06027
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06028
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06029
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06030
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06031
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06032
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06033
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06034
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06035
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06037
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06039
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06040
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06041
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06042
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06043
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06045
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06050
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06051
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06052
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06053
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06057
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06058
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06059
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06060
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06061
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06062
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06063
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06064
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06065
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06066
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06067
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06068
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06069
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06070
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06071
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06072
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06073
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06074
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06075
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06076
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06077
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06078
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06079
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06080
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06081
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06082
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06083
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06084
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06085
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06088
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06089
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06090
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06091
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06092
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06093
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06094
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06095
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06096
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06098
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06101
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06102
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06103
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06104
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06105
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06106
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06107
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06108
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06109
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06110
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06111
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06112
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06114
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06115
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06117
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06118
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06119
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06120
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06123
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06126
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06127
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06128
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06129
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06131
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06132
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06133
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06134
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06137
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06138
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06140
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06141
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06142
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06143
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06144
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06145
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06146
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06147
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06150
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06151
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06152
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06153
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06154
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06155
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06156
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06160
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06161
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06167
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06176
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06180
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06183
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06199
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06226
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06230
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06231
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06232
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06233
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06234
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06235
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06237
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06238
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06239
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06241
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06242
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06243
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06244
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06246
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06247
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06248
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06249
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06250
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06251
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06254
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06255
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06256
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06258
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06259
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06260
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06262
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06263
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06264
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06265
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06266
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06267
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06268
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06269
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06277
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06278
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06279
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06280
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06281
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06282
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06320
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06330
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06331
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06332
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06333
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06334
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06335
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06336
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06338
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06339
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06340
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06349
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06350
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06351
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06353
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06354
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06355
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06357
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06359
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06360
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06365
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06370
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06371
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06372
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06373
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06374
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06375
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06376
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06377
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06378
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06379
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06380
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06382
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06383
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06384
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06385
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06387
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06388
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06389
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06401
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06403
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06404
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06405
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06408
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06409
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06410
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06411
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06412
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06413
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06414
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06415
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06416
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06417
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06418
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06419
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06420
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06422
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06423
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06424
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06426
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06437
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06438
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06439
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06440
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06441
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06442
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06443
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06444
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06447
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06450
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06451
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06455
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06456
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06457
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06459
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06460
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06461
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06467
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06468
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06469
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06470
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06471
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06472
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06473
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06474
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06475
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06477
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06478
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06479
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06480
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06481
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06482
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06483
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06484
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06487
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06488
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06489
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06491
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06492
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06493
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06494
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06495
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06498
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06501
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06502
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06503
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06504
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06505
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06506
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06507
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06508
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06509
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06510
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06511
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06512
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06513
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06514
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06515
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06516
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06517
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06518
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06519
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06520
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06521
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06524
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06525
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06530
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06531
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06532
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06533
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06534
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06535
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06536
6.35%
CONNECTICUT 06537
6.35%

Business Compliance in Connecticut

Businesses operating in Connecticut are required to register for a sales tax permit, collect the correct rate at the point of sale, and remit taxes on a regular filing schedule (monthly, quarterly, or annually depending on volume). Failure to collect and remit the correct amount can result in penalties, interest, and audit exposure from the state revenue department. If you sell online, be aware that economic nexus laws may also require collection in Connecticut if your sales exceed certain thresholds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average sales tax rate in Connecticut?

The average combined sales tax rate in Connecticut is 6.35% as of 2026. This includes state, county, and local taxes.

What is the highest sales tax rate in Connecticut?

The highest combined sales tax rate in Connecticut is 6.35% in CONNECTICUT (06001).

What is the lowest sales tax rate in Connecticut?

The lowest combined sales tax rate in Connecticut is 6.35% in CONNECTICUT (06001).

How many tax jurisdictions does Connecticut have?

Connecticut has 420 tracked tax jurisdictions in our database. Each jurisdiction may have a different combined rate due to varying county and city taxes.

Does Connecticut charge sales tax on groceries?

Sales tax rules for groceries vary by state. In many states, unprepared food and grocery items are exempt or taxed at a reduced rate. Check with the Connecticut revenue department for specific exemption details, as rules can change annually.

How do I calculate sales tax in Connecticut?

To calculate sales tax in Connecticut, look up your specific zip code to find the exact combined rate. Multiply the purchase price by that rate. For example, at the average rate of 6.35%, a $100 purchase would incur $6.35 in tax.

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