Pennsylvania sales tax rules
Quick answer
Pennsylvania charges a 6% statewide sales tax, plus local county, city and district add-ons. What gets taxed matters as much as the rate: below is how Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
No. Groceries bought for home preparation are exempt from Pennsylvania state sales tax. Prepared and restaurant food is still taxable.
Is clothing taxed in Pennsylvania?
No. Pennsylvania exempts most everyday clothing and footwear from sales tax year-round, with no price cap.
Is shipping taxable in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Delivery charges are part of the taxable sales price in Pennsylvania, so you charge tax on shipping whenever the item being shipped is taxable.
Do I have to charge sales tax for online sales in Pennsylvania?
Only after you cross economic nexus. Once you exceed $100,000 in sales into Pennsylvania over 12 months, you must register with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue and charge the buyer's destination rate.
Does Pennsylvania have a tax-free weekend?
No. Pennsylvania does not run a recurring sales tax holiday. Purchases are taxed at the normal combined rate year-round, currently 7%–8% across covered Pennsylvania metros.
Pennsylvania rates by city
Combined state, county, city and district rates.