Utah sales tax rules
Quick answer
Utah charges a 4.85% statewide sales tax, plus local county, city and district add-ons. What gets taxed matters as much as the rate: below is how Utah 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 Utah?
Partly. Utah taxes grocery food at a reduced 1.75% state rate instead of the full 4.85%, and local rates may still apply on top.
Is clothing taxed in Utah?
Yes. Clothing is fully taxable in Utah at the combined state and local rate.
Is shipping taxable in Utah?
It depends on how you invoice it. In Utah, separately stated delivery is generally exempt, while bundled shipping-and-handling is taxable.
Do I have to charge sales tax for online sales in Utah?
Only after you cross economic nexus. Once you exceed $100,000 in sales into Utah or 200 separate transactions over 12 months, you must register with the Utah State Tax Commission and charge the buyer's destination rate.
Does Utah have a tax-free weekend?
No. Utah does not run a recurring sales tax holiday. Purchases are taxed at the normal combined rate year-round, currently 7.75% across covered Utah metros.
Utah rates by city
Combined state, county, city and district rates.