Connecticut Sales Tax Rate (2026)
State Base Rate
6.35%
No additional local sales taxes apply statewide.
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How Sales Tax Works in Connecticut
Connecticut imposes a statewide base sales tax rate of 6.35%. Connecticut is a destination-based sales tax state, meaning the tax rate is determined by the buyer's delivery address.
Rates in Connecticut are typically updated annually. Businesses should monitor rate changes regularly to maintain compliance.
Example API Response
Query real-time sales tax rates programmatically. Here is an example response for Hartford County:
api-response
GETRequest
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://salestaxapi.io/api/rates?state=CT&zip=06103"200Response
{
"state": "CT",
"zip": "06103",
"county": "Hartford County",
"total_rate": 0.0635
}Get real-time Connecticut sales tax rates via API
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Connecticut Sales Tax FAQ
What is the sales tax rate in Connecticut?
Connecticut has a flat statewide sales tax rate of 6.35%. There are no additional local sales taxes.
Does Connecticut have local sales tax?
No. Connecticut does not allow counties or cities to levy additional sales tax. The 6.35% state rate applies uniformly.
Is sales tax based on ZIP code in Connecticut?
Since Connecticut has a uniform statewide rate with no local variations, the rate is the same regardless of ZIP code.
How often does Connecticut update sales tax rates?
Connecticut rarely changes its sales tax rate. Changes require state legislation and are typically announced well in advance.