What is the sales tax rate in Bowling Green, Kentucky?

The combined sales tax rate in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 6.000% as of 2026. This includes the Kentucky state rate of 6.000% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Bowling Green sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 6.000% (or 0.00600) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $6.00 in sales tax.

What is the Kentucky state sales tax rate?

The base Kentucky state sales tax rate is 6.000%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does Bowling Green have a county sales tax?

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

When was the Bowling Green sales tax rate last updated?

The Bowling Green 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

Bowling Green, KY Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 6.000%.

Combined Rate 6.000%

State6.000%

Bowling Green Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Kentucky State Sales Tax	6.000%
Total Combined Rate	6.000%

Which County Is Bowling Green In?

Bowling Green falls within Warren, Kentucky. Warren imposes a 0.000% county-level sales tax in addition to the Kentucky state base rate.

Bowling Green ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Bowling Green for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 6.000% combined rate.

42101 42103 42104

Business Nexus in Kentucky

Economic Nexus Threshold

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

FAQ: Bowling Green Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 6.000% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 6.000% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $30.00 in sales tax.

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

Vehicle purchases in Bowling Green are subject to the 6.000% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Kentucky Department of Revenue or DMV.

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

Sales Tax Calculator

Using 6.000% rate for Bowling Green, KY

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Rate applied: 6.000% combined

Official Tax Authority

Kentucky Department of Revenue

Filing Deadline: Monthly returns due the 20th; quarterly returns due the 20th after quarter end. File via Kentucky One Stop Business Portal.

Visit Official Portal (502) 564-5170