Pennsylvania Sales Tax Calculator 2026
Estimate Pennsylvania sales, use, and short-term hotel occupancy tax with official state, Allegheny County, and Philadelphia rate structures.
Last Updated: May 13, 2026
Enter the taxable amount before Pennsylvania sales, use, or hotel occupancy tax.
Use for taxable goods or services when Pennsylvania sales tax is collected by the seller.
Use when the amount does not already include Pennsylvania sales, use, or hotel occupancy tax.
Use outside Allegheny County and Philadelphia for standard sales, use, or hotel occupancy tax.
Taxable Base
$100.00
State Tax (6.00%)
$6.00
Local Tax (0.00%)
$0.00
Pennsylvania Tax Due (6.00%)
$6.00
Estimated Total
$106.00
Live Pennsylvania Breakdown
General Taxable Sale · State-Only / No Local Add-On (6.00%) · 6.00%
Tax $6.00
Standard Pennsylvania taxable sale using the 6% state sales tax plus Allegheny or Philadelphia local sales tax when applicable.
Pennsylvania source checks
- Pennsylvania DOR states the Pennsylvania sales tax rate is 6%, with 1% local tax in Allegheny County and 2% local tax in Philadelphia.
- Major exemptions can apply to categories such as non-ready-to-eat food, most clothing, textbooks, prescription drugs, resale, and residential heating fuels.
Important Disclaimer
This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Tax laws are complex and change frequently. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your situation. CalculatorWallah is not responsible for any decisions made based on calculator results.
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Sales Tax Compliance Journey
Sales-tax pages need state-level rate context, local add-ons, collection responsibility, and return-preparation caveats separated clearly.
Step 1
Check nexusConfirm whether state sales volume, marketplace sales, or transaction count needs compliance review.
Step 2
Check marketplace responsibilitySeparate platform-collected marketplace orders from seller-collected direct channels.
Step 3
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How to Use This Calculator
Step 1: Enter the transaction amount
Use the taxable sale, use-tax purchase, hotel charge, or tax-included receipt total.
Step 2: Choose the tax mode
Select sales, use tax, short-term hotel occupancy, or confirmed exempt mode.
Step 3: Choose the jurisdiction
Select state-only, Allegheny County, or Philadelphia so the correct local layer is used.
Step 4: Review the source checks
Confirm whether the estimate is a sales/use scenario, hotel occupancy scenario, or exempt treatment.
How This Calculator Works
This calculator starts from Pennsylvania's 6.00%state rate, then adds the official local layer for Allegheny County or Philadelphia when applicable. Sales/use and hotel modes are separated because Philadelphia hotel occupancy uses a different local layer than Philadelphia sales/use.
Tax-included mode backs out the taxable base from a receipt total. That is useful when you know the final amount but need to verify whether the tax line matches 6%, 7%, or 8%.
What You Need to Know
Pennsylvania tax rates used in this calculator
This page uses official references checked on 2026-05-13. The key is to keep state, local, and hotel layers separate before calculating.
| Official Rule | Rate | How This Calculator Uses It |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania sales tax | 6.00% | Pennsylvania DOR states the statewide sales tax is 6%. |
| Pennsylvania use tax | 6.00% | Pennsylvania DOR says use tax is the counterpart to sales tax and uses the same state/local rate structure. |
| Allegheny County local tax | 1.00% | Pennsylvania DOR identifies a 1% local tax in Allegheny County. |
| Philadelphia sales/use local tax | 2.00% | Philadelphia lists 2% city sales/use tax plus 6% Commonwealth tax for 8% total. |
| Philadelphia hotel occupancy local tax | 1.00% | Philadelphia lists 1% city hotel occupancy tax plus 6% Commonwealth tax before separate hotel room rental tax. |
| Tax Mode | State Rate | Local Layer | When To Use It |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Taxable Sale | 6.00% | Sales/use local layer | Standard Pennsylvania taxable sale using the 6% state sales tax plus Allegheny or Philadelphia local sales tax when applicable. |
| Use Tax Due | 6.00% | Sales/use local layer | Pennsylvania use-tax estimate for taxable property or services delivered into or used in Pennsylvania when sales tax was not collected. |
| Short-Term Hotel Occupancy | 6.00% | Hotel local layer | Pennsylvania hotel occupancy tax mode for room rentals or home-sharing stays of fewer than 30 days. |
| Confirmed Exempt / Non-Taxable | 0.00% | None | Planning mode for a confirmed Pennsylvania exemption, resale transaction, non-taxable item, or documented non-taxable treatment. |
| Amount Mode | When To Use It |
|---|---|
| Pre-tax amount | Use when the amount does not already include Pennsylvania sales, use, or hotel occupancy tax. |
| Tax-included total | Use when a receipt total already includes Pennsylvania tax and you need to back out the taxable base. |
Jurisdiction profile logic
Pennsylvania's everyday sales/use cases are usually 6%, 7%, or 8%. Short-term hotel occupancy can differ in Philadelphia because the city hotel occupancy layer shown here is 1%, while the separate Philadelphia Hotel Room Rental Tax is outside this calculator.
| Jurisdiction | Sales / Use Combined | Hotel Combined | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| State-Only / No Local Add-On (6.00%) | 6.00% | 6.00% | Use outside Allegheny County and Philadelphia for standard sales, use, or hotel occupancy tax. |
| Allegheny County (7.00%) | 7.00% | 7.00% | Pennsylvania DOR states a 1% local tax is added in Allegheny County. |
| Philadelphia Sales/Use (8.00%) | 8.00% | 7.00% | Philadelphia sales/use tax is 2% city plus 6% Commonwealth. Philadelphia hotel occupancy is 1% city plus 6% Commonwealth before separate hotel room rental tax. |
Worked examples
| Scenario | Applied Rate | Estimated Tax | Estimated Total / Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 state-only taxable sale | 6.00% | $6.00 tax | $106.00 total |
| $100 Allegheny County taxable sale | 7.00% | $7.00 tax | $107.00 total |
| $100 Philadelphia taxable sale/use | 8.00% | $8.00 tax | $108.00 total |
| $108 Philadelphia tax-included receipt | 8% backout | $8.00 included tax | $100.00 base |
| $1,000 use tax due in Philadelphia | 8.00% | $80.00 tax | $1,080.00 total |
| $500 Philadelphia short-term hotel occupancy | 7.00% | $35.00 tax | $535.00 total |
| $100 confirmed exempt transaction | 0.00% | $0.00 tax | $100.00 total |
Sales tax vs use tax
Pennsylvania use tax applies when sales tax was not collected on taxable goods or services delivered to or used in Pennsylvania. The DOR explains that use tax is the counterpart to sales tax, so the same 6%, 7%, or 8% rate structure can apply.
Hotel occupancy notes
Pennsylvania home-sharing guidance treats rentals under 30 days as hotel occupancy for state hotel occupancy tax. If the stay is in Philadelphia, this calculator includes the 1% city hotel occupancy layer, but it does not include the separate Philadelphia Hotel Room Rental Tax.
Budget ranges
| Amount | State-Only | Allegheny | Philadelphia Sales/Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250 amount | $15.00 at 6% | $17.50 at 7% | $20.00 at 8% |
| $1,000 amount | $60.00 at 6% | $70.00 at 7% | $80.00 at 8% |
| $2,500 amount | $150.00 at 6% | $175.00 at 7% | $200.00 at 8% |
| $10,000 amount | $600.00 at 6% | $700.00 at 7% | $800.00 at 8% |
Source workflow
| Question | Official Source To Check |
|---|---|
| State rate | Use Pennsylvania DOR tax-rate and sales/use/hotel occupancy pages. |
| Allegheny County | Use the Pennsylvania DOR local-rate statement for the additional 1%. |
| Philadelphia sales/use | Use the City of Philadelphia sales/use/hotel occupancy tax page for the 2% city sales/use layer. |
| Hotel occupancy | Use Pennsylvania DOR home-sharing guidance and Philadelphia city hotel occupancy guidance when relevant. |
| Taxability | Use Pennsylvania DOR taxability lists and current official publications before choosing exempt mode. |
Common mistakes
The most common error is remembering 6% but forgetting Allegheny or Philadelphia local tax. The second is applying Philadelphia's 2% sales/use local layer to hotel occupancy without separating hotel-specific local treatment. The third is selecting exempt mode before checking Pennsylvania DOR taxability lists.
What this calculator does not model
| Not Modeled Automatically | Calculator Handling | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|
| Product taxability decisions for food, clothing, textbooks, prescription drugs, resale, residential heating fuels, digital products, and taxable services | Not auto-applied | Use this calculator for baseline math, then verify the exact Pennsylvania source. |
| Philadelphia Hotel Room Rental Tax and county-administered hotel excise taxes outside Pennsylvania DOR sales/use/hotel occupancy tax | Not auto-applied | Use this calculator for baseline math, then verify the exact Pennsylvania source. |
| Motor vehicles, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, imported items, cigarettes, alcohol, and other specialized Pennsylvania tax programs | Not auto-applied | Use this calculator for baseline math, then verify the exact Pennsylvania source. |
| Filing frequency, vendor discount eligibility, penalty, interest, myPATH account rules, and audit-specific use-tax notices | Not auto-applied | Use this calculator for baseline math, then verify the exact Pennsylvania source. |
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Pennsylvania sales-tax facts to know
These quick facts add local context beyond the standard calculator flow so the page does more than restate a generic state-plus-local formula.
What is the Pennsylvania sales tax rate in 2026
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue lists the state sales tax rate at 6%. Local tax can make the combined rate 7% in Allegheny County or 8% for Philadelphia sales/use transactions.
What is the Philadelphia sales tax rate
Philadelphia lists 2% city sales/use tax plus the 6% Pennsylvania Commonwealth tax, for an 8% combined sales/use tax rate.
What is the Allegheny County sales tax rate
Allegheny County adds 1% local tax to Pennsylvania’s 6% state rate, for a 7% combined sales/use rate.
Compare Pennsylvania sales tax with nearby states
Compare Pennsylvania sales tax with New York, New Jersey, and Maryland when you are evaluating border shopping, multi-state pricing, shipping destinations, or relocation costs. The linked calculators below make those Pennsylvania vs. neighbor comparisons easier to run.
Quick compare links: Pennsylvania vs. New York sales tax, Pennsylvania vs. New Jersey sales tax, Pennsylvania vs. Maryland sales tax.
| State | Base Rate | Local Range | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6.00% | 0.00% - 2.00% | Current page |
| New York | 4.00% | 0.00% - 4.88% | Open calculator |
| New Jersey | 6.63% | 0.00% - 3.63% | Open calculator |
| Maryland | 6.00% | 0.00% - 0.00% | Open calculator |
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Sources & References
- 1.Pennsylvania Department of Revenue - Sales, Use and Hotel Occupancy Tax(Accessed May 13, 2026)
- 2.Pennsylvania Department of Revenue - Use Tax(Accessed May 13, 2026)
- 3.Pennsylvania Department of Revenue - Tax Rates(Accessed May 13, 2026)
- 4.Pennsylvania Department of Revenue - Home Sharing and Hotel Occupancy Tax(Accessed May 13, 2026)
- 5.City of Philadelphia - Sales, Use, and Hotel Occupancy Tax(Accessed May 13, 2026)
- 6.Pennsylvania Department of Revenue - Sales and Use Taxability Lists(Accessed May 13, 2026)