Sales Tax Calculator — Iowa
Iowa charges 6% statewide, and most jurisdictions add a 1% local option sales tax, bringing the average combined rate to 6.94%. The local tax funds community projects, and Iowa exempts most groceries and prescription drugs.
Sales tax and total price
Total with tax
$106.94
Breakdown
Iowa's statewide base rate is 6% and its average combined state + local rate is 6.94% (pre-filled). The rate is editable because local rates vary by exact address and some items are exempt or taxed differently. Statewide rates are from the Tax Foundation, 2026. An estimate, not tax advice.
A 6% base plus a common 1% local option
Iowa charges 6% statewide, and most jurisdictions add a 1% local option sales tax, bringing the average combined rate to 6.94% — an average local add-on near 1 percentage point. In practice, most Iowa purchases are taxed at close to 7%.
Because the local option tax is nearly universal but not quite, the combined rate for your jurisdiction is what matters, not the 6% base alone. Enter that rate; groceries and prescription drugs are generally exempt, and some items may be taxed differently. This is an estimate, not tax advice.
Questions
- What is Iowa's 2026 sales tax rate?
- Iowa's statewide base is 6% and the average combined state-and-local rate is 6.94%. Most jurisdictions add a 1% local option tax, so your effective rate is usually close to 7%.
- Why is my Iowa rate higher than 6%?
- Most Iowa jurisdictions add a 1% local option sales tax on top of the 6% state base, funding community projects. Enter your jurisdiction's combined rate for an accurate estimate.
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