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Contractor sales tax calculator
Pick your state to fill in its average sales tax rate, then add tax to the taxable part of an invoice.
Often just materials. Many states don't tax labor.
Filled in with the state's average rate. Change it to your local rate.
Average combined state and local rates. Your city or county rate may differ, and rules for labor vary by state. This is not tax advice.
Put this on an invoiceHow it works
Using the sales tax calculator
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Pick your state. The rate fills in with its average combined state and local rate.
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Change the rate if your city or county rate is different.
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Enter only the taxable amount. In many states that is materials, not labor.
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