Connecticut sales tax rules
Quick answer
Connecticut charges a 6.35% statewide sales tax with no local add-ons. What gets taxed matters as much as the rate: below is how Connecticut treats each category that commonly changes a receipt total.
Direct answers
Each answer has its own page with the full rule and exceptions.
Is there sales tax on groceries in Connecticut?
No. Groceries bought for home preparation are exempt from Connecticut state sales tax. Prepared and restaurant food is still taxable.
Is clothing taxed in Connecticut?
Yes. Clothing is fully taxable in Connecticut at the combined state and local rate.
Is shipping taxable in Connecticut?
Yes. Delivery charges are part of the taxable sales price in Connecticut, so you charge tax on shipping whenever the item being shipped is taxable.
Do I have to charge sales tax for online sales in Connecticut?
Only after you cross economic nexus. Once you exceed $100,000 in sales into Connecticut or 200 separate transactions over 12 months, you must register with the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services and charge the buyer's destination rate.
Does Connecticut have a tax-free weekend?
Yes. Connecticut runs a sales tax holiday: One-week clothing and footwear holiday in August for items under $100. Qualifying purchases skip the full combined rate, which runs 6.35% in covered Connecticut metros.
Connecticut rates by city
Combined state, county, city and district rates.