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Delaware Sales Tax Calculator

Delaware does not impose a traditional state or local sales tax, resulting in an effective consumer sales tax rate of 0% statewide. Instead of taxing the buyer at the point of sale, the state levies a Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) directly on businesses based on total gross revenue. Because this tax is upstream and cannot legally be tacked onto a consumer receipt as a dedicated sales tax line item, customers pay exactly the sticker price on goods and services.

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Rates updated for June 2026

This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation. Rates last verified June 2026.

Verify rates on Delaware Division of Revenue

How it's calculated

Price × 0.00 = $0.00 Consumer Sales Tax (Delaware is completely sales tax-free)
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Start with the purchase price: $20,000.00

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Multiply by the combined tax rate to get the tax amount: $0.00

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Add tax to the purchase price for the total amount due: $20,000.00

Common examples in Delaware

Based on county rates shown above. Select your county in the calculator for a precise result.

Used car purchase (Excl. registration fee)

$12,000.00 purchase

$0.00

tax owed

New car purchase (Excl. registration fee)

$28,000.00 purchase

$0.00

tax owed

Electronics (laptop)

$1,000.00 purchase

$0.00

tax owed

Restaurant meal

$100.00 purchase

$0.00

tax owed

Frequently asked questions

What is the sales tax rate in Delaware?
The state and local sales tax rate in Delaware is 0%. Delaware is one of only five states in the country without a general consumer sales tax, meaning buyers never pay additional sales tax on goods or services at retail checkout.
How does Delaware raise revenue without a sales tax?
Delaware generates revenue primarily through its corporate franchise taxes, individual income taxes, and a Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) assessed directly on business revenue. This GRT ranges generally from 0.0945% to 1.9914% depending on the industry activity.
Does Delaware have a sales tax holiday?
No, Delaware does not host a sales tax holiday. Because the state maintains a 0% sales tax rate year-round on all eligible tangible goods and services, a designated tax-free weekend is unnecessary.
Are services or SaaS products taxed in Delaware?
Consumers do not pay sales tax on services or software. Under Delaware’s business tax structure, digital applications like Software as a Service (SaaS) are currently not subject to corporate Gross Receipts Taxes either, making the state highly favorable for tech companies.
Do you pay sales tax on a vehicle purchase in Delaware?
No sales tax is collected on vehicle purchases. However, Delaware residents must pay a 4.25% motor vehicle 'document fee' to the DMV when registering a car. Out-of-state buyers will owe their home state's applicable sales tax upon registering the vehicle back home.
Do out-of-state businesses have to pay tax when selling into Delaware?
No. Because Delaware lacks a sales tax framework entirely, there are no remote seller economic nexus laws, marketplace facilitator collection requirements, or consumer use tax obligations tracking out-of-state sales shipped into Delaware.

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