Overview
Utah charges sales tax on goods like furniture and cars. Some services are taxed too, like car repairs. Utah requires online sellers to collect sales tax, making online buying more expensive. So people may shop local instead.
Tax Rates and Regulations
The state sales tax rate is 4.85%. Cities and counties add up to 1.6% more. So the total can be up to 8.35%. Gas and medicine are not taxed. Groceries are taxed at 3%.
Understanding the different sales tax rates requires looking at each city and county. Subscription fees for streaming services are taxed in Utah as a bundled transaction.
Sales tax is charged where the seller is located in Utah. This applies to state, county, and city taxes. Returns are due the last day of the month after the period reported.
Utah allows online filing and payment of sales tax. Sellers must collect and remit sales tax.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have to pay sales tax on a gifted vehicle in Utah?