What is the sales tax rate in New Britain, Connecticut?

The combined sales tax rate in New Britain, Connecticut is 6.400% as of 2026. This includes the Connecticut state rate of 6.400% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the New Britain sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 6.400% (or 0.00640) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $6.40 in sales tax.

What is the Connecticut state sales tax rate?

The base Connecticut state sales tax rate is 6.400%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does New Britain have a county sales tax?

New Britain does not levy an additional county-level sales tax beyond the state base rate.

When was the New Britain sales tax rate last updated?

The New Britain sales tax rate was last verified on March 27, 2026. We cross-reference all rates against the official State Department of Revenue data.

Live Data: April 2026

New Britain, CT Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in New Britain, Connecticut is 6.400%.

Combined Rate 6.400%

State6.400%

New Britain Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Connecticut State Sales Tax	6.400%
Total Combined Rate	6.400%

Which County Is New Britain In?

New Britain falls within Capitol, Connecticut. Capitol imposes a 0.000% county-level sales tax in addition to the Connecticut state base rate.

New Britain ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to New Britain for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 6.400% combined rate.

06051 06052 06053

Nearby Tax Rates

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Business Nexus in Connecticut

Economic Nexus Threshold

Selling into Connecticut from out of state? Once you exceed $100,000 in annual sales or 200 transactions, you must register and collect Connecticut sales tax.

FAQ: New Britain Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in New Britain, Connecticut is 6.400% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 6.400% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $32.00 in sales tax.

Groceries are generally taxable in Connecticut. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.

Vehicle purchases in New Britain are subject to the 6.400% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Connecticut Department of Revenue or DMV.

Register for a sales tax permit through the official Connecticut Department of Revenue website. Registration is typically free and required before collecting any sales tax.

Sales Tax Calculator

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Official Tax Authority

Connecticut Department of Revenue Services

Filing Deadline: Monthly returns due the last day of the following month. File via myconneCT portal.

Visit Official Portal (860) 297-5962