What is the sales tax rate in East Chicago, Indiana?

The combined sales tax rate in East Chicago, Indiana is 7.000% as of 2026. This includes the Indiana state rate of 7.000% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the East Chicago sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 7.000% (or 0.00700) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $7.00 in sales tax.

What is the Indiana state sales tax rate?

The base Indiana state sales tax rate is 7.000%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does East Chicago have a county sales tax?

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

When was the East Chicago sales tax rate last updated?

The East Chicago 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

East Chicago, IN Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in East Chicago, Indiana is 7.000%.

Combined Rate 7.000%

State7.000%

East Chicago Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Indiana State Sales Tax	7.000%
Total Combined Rate	7.000%

Which County Is East Chicago In?

East Chicago falls within Lake, Indiana. Lake imposes a 0.000% county-level sales tax in addition to the Indiana state base rate.

East Chicago ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to East Chicago for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 7.000% combined rate.

46312

Nearby Tax Rates

Combined Rate

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Business Nexus in Indiana

Economic Nexus Threshold

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

FAQ: East Chicago Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in East Chicago, Indiana is 7.000% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 7.000% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $35.00 in sales tax.

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

Vehicle purchases in East Chicago are subject to the 7.000% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Indiana Department of Revenue or DMV.

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

Sales Tax Calculator

Using 7.000% rate for East Chicago, IN

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Total with Tax $100.00

Rate applied: 7.000% combined

Official Tax Authority

Indiana Department of Revenue

Filing Deadline: Monthly returns due the 30th of the following month. File via INTIME portal.

Visit Official Portal (317) 232-2240