Kentucky Sales Tax Rate (2026)
State Base Rate
6%
No additional local sales taxes apply statewide.
Last updated:
Source: Kentucky Department of Revenue
How Sales Tax Works in Kentucky
Kentucky imposes a statewide base sales tax rate of 6%. Kentucky is a destination-based sales tax state, meaning the tax rate is determined by the buyer's delivery address.
Rates in Kentucky 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 Fayette County:
api-response
GETRequest
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://salestaxapi.io/api/rates?state=KY&zip=40507"200Response
{
"state": "KY",
"zip": "40507",
"county": "Fayette County",
"total_rate": 0.06
}Get real-time Kentucky sales tax rates via API
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Kentucky Sales Tax FAQ
What is the sales tax rate in Kentucky?
Kentucky has a flat statewide sales tax rate of 6%. There are no additional local sales taxes.
Does Kentucky have local sales tax?
No. Kentucky does not allow local jurisdictions to levy additional sales taxes.
Is Kentucky an origin or destination-based state?
Kentucky is a destination-based sales tax state.