Overview of Utah Sales Tax
The state of Utah sales tax rate is currently 4.85%. Counties, cities, and municipalities may add more sales tax, resulting in a total sales tax ranging from 6.10% to 9.05% in Utah.
What Requires Utah Sales Tax Collection?
You typically need to collect Utah sales tax on:
- Tangible personal property and goods sold like furniture, cars, electronics, appliances, books, raw materials, etc.
- Certain services your business provides
How to Calculate Utah Sales Tax
To calculate Utah sales tax, consider the state rate of 4.85%. Additional local taxes may vary, resulting in total sales tax ranging from 6.1% to 9.05% across Utah.
Sales tax typically applies to:
- Tangible goods like furniture, cars, electronics, appliances, books, raw materials, etc.
- Certain services
Most states do not levy sales tax on necessities like food, medications, clothing, or gas. Contact the Utah State Tax Commission to determine if your business must collect Utah sales and use tax.