What is the sales tax rate in Brooklyn, New York?

The combined sales tax rate in Brooklyn, New York is 8.900% as of 2026. This includes the New York state rate of 4.000% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Brooklyn sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 8.900% (or 0.00890) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $8.90 in sales tax.

What is the New York state sales tax rate?

The base New York state sales tax rate is 4.000%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does Brooklyn have a county sales tax?

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

When was the Brooklyn sales tax rate last updated?

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

Verified March 2026

Brooklyn, New York Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Brooklyn, New York is 8.900% as verified March 2026.

Combined Rate 8.900%

State4.000% City4.500%

Brooklyn Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
New York State Sales Tax	4.000%
City / Municipal Tax	4.500%
Special District Tax	0.400%
Total Combined Rate	8.900%

Which County Is Brooklyn In?

Brooklyn falls within Kings, New York. Kings imposes a sales tax in addition to the New York state base rate.

Brooklyn ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Brooklyn for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 8.900% combined rate.

11201 11203 11204 11205 11206 11207 11208 11209 11210 11211 11212 11213 11214 11215 11216 11217 11218 11219 11220 11221 11222 11223 11224 11225 11226 11228 11229 11230 11231 11232 11233 11234 11235 11236 11237 11238 11239 11249

Nearby Tax Rates

Inwood 10.6 mi

8.900%

Combined Rate

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Staten Island 11.5 mi

8.900%

Combined Rate

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Business Nexus in New York

Economic Nexus Threshold

Selling into New York from out of state? Once you exceed $500,000 in annual sales or 0 transactions, you must register and collect New York sales tax.

FAQ: Brooklyn Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Brooklyn, New York is 8.900% as verified March 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 8.900% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $44.50 in sales tax.

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

Vehicle purchases in Brooklyn are subject to the 8.900% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the New York Department of Revenue or DMV.

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