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New Jersey Sales Tax Information
- The New Jersey state sales tax rate is 7%, and the average NJ sales tax after local surtaxes is 6.97%.
- Groceries, clothing, and prescription drugs are exempt from the New Jersey sales tax.
- Gasoline purchases are not subject to the New Jersey Sales Tax, but a Gasoline Excise Tax does apply.
- The highest sales tax rate in New Jersey is 8.625% in the city of Millville.
- The combined sales tax for state and average local range from 0% to 9.55% in certain states.
Sales Tax Rates in New Jersey
- New Jersey collects statewide sales tax only, which is 6.625%, regardless of location.
- Sales tax returns can be downloaded from the Division of Revenue website.
- New Jersey does not allow local sales taxes but has 32 Enterprise Zones with reduced rates for businesses.
Tax Information and Updates
- Blog writing is subject to sales tax in New Jersey as per the new sales tax law implemented in 2024.
- Stay informed about the latest USA state income, sales, and local tax rates for 2023-2024.
- New Jersey tax forms get updated yearly, including 2024 updates with new tax brackets based on income tax law changes.
Current New Jersey Sales Tax Rate
- The current New Jersey state sales tax rate is 6.625%.
- There are 32 Urban Enterprise Zones covering 37 economically distressed cities with reduced sales tax rates for certified businesses.
- Items like groceries, clothing, and prescription drugs are exempt from sales tax in New Jersey.
