What is the sales tax rate in Louisville, Kentucky?

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

How is the Louisville 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 Louisville have a county sales tax?

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

When was the Louisville sales tax rate last updated?

The Louisville 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

Louisville, KY Sales Tax Rate 2026

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

Combined Rate 6.000%

State6.000%

Louisville Sales Tax Breakdown

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

Which County Is Louisville In?

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

Louisville ZIP Codes

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

40202 40203 40204 40205 40206 40207 40208 40209 40210 40211 40212 40213 40214 40215 40216 40217 40218 40219 40220 40221 40222 40223 40228 40229 40231 40241 40242 40243 40245 40258 40272 40291 40299 40280

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: Louisville Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Louisville, 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 Louisville 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 Louisville, 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