The New Jersey state sales tax rate is 6.625% in 2026. When county and city taxes are added, the combined rate ranges from 6.625% in areas with no local additions up to 6.625% in the highest-taxed jurisdictions. The most populated areas of New Jersey — including Bergen County — have a combined rate of 6.625%.
New Jersey has a flat 6.625% statewide rate with no local additions. Urban Enterprise Zones in cities like Newark and Camden have a reduced 3.3125% rate to stimulate economic activity.
💡 Quick Reference: $100 purchase in New Jersey at the average combined rate costs approximately $106.62 after tax. Use the calculator above to find the exact amount for any county or city in New Jersey.
Groceries in New Jersey are exempt from New Jersey sales tax. Clothing purchases are clothing items under $110 are exempt per item. Prescription drugs and medical devices are generally exempt from sales tax in New Jersey, as they are in most US states.
Common New Jersey Sales Tax Exemptions
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Prescription Medicine
Prescription drugs are fully exempt from New Jersey sales tax.
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Grocery Food
Unprepared groceries are exempt from New Jersey sales tax in New Jersey.
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Manufacturing Equipment
Equipment used directly in manufacturing is generally exempt.
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Agricultural Supplies
Seeds, livestock, and farm feed are generally exempt in New Jersey.
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Clothing
Clothing is clothing items under $110 are exempt per item in New Jersey.
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Textbooks
Textbooks for educational use are often exempt or reduced rate.
How Does New Jersey Sales Tax Work?
Sales tax in New Jersey is collected at the point of purchase by retailers and remitted to the New Jersey Department of Revenue. The total rate you pay is the sum of the New Jersey state rate (6.625%) plus any applicable county and city rates in your location.
Businesses with a physical presence in New Jersey — including offices, warehouses, or employees — have sales tax nexus and must collect and remit New Jersey sales tax. Since the 2018 Supreme Court ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair, remote sellers with $100,000+ in New Jersey annual sales or 200+ New Jersey transactions must also register and collect New Jersey sales tax even without a physical presence.
📅 New Jersey Sales Tax Filing: Returns are typically due on the 20th of the month following the reporting period. Filing frequency (monthly, quarterly, or annual) is assigned by the New Jersey Department of Revenue based on your sales volume. File and pay online through the New Jersey state tax portal.
The New Jersey state sales tax rate is 6.625% in 2026. With county and city additions, combined rates range from 6.625% to 6.625% depending on your location. The most common combined rate in populated New Jersey counties is around 6.62%. Use the calculator above to find the exact rate for your specific county and city.
Groceries in New Jersey are exempt from New Jersey sales tax. This applies to unprepared food items purchased at grocery stores. Prepared food (restaurant meals, hot food from a deli counter) is generally taxed at the full combined rate regardless of state grocery exemptions.
To calculate New Jersey sales tax, multiply your purchase amount by the combined rate (as a decimal). For example, a $200 purchase in Bergen County at 6.625%: $200 × 0.6625 = $13.25 in sales tax, making the total $213.25. Or simply use the free New Jersey sales tax calculator at the top of this page.
Yes, if you meet New Jersey’s economic nexus threshold. Remote sellers must collect and remit New Jersey sales tax if they have $100,000 or more in New Jersey sales or 200+ separate New Jersey transactions in a calendar year. This applies to all online sellers including Amazon FBA sellers, Shopify stores, and marketplace sellers. Marketplace facilitators like Amazon, Etsy, and eBay collect and remit on behalf of their sellers in New Jersey.
Most services are not subject to New Jersey sales tax, which primarily applies to the sale of tangible personal property. However, certain services are taxable in New Jersey — including some digital services, repair services, and services that are inseparable from a taxable product. Consult the New Jersey Department of Revenue or a tax professional for guidance on specific service types.
The highest combined sales tax rate in New Jersey is 6.625%, which occurs in areas with the maximum local tax additions on top of the 6.625% state base rate. The lowest rate is the state base rate of 6.625% in areas with no local taxes. See the county-by-county table above for the exact rate in each area of New Jersey.