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

The combined sales tax rate in Buffalo, New York is 8.800% as of 2026. This includes the New York state rate of 4.000% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Buffalo sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 8.800% (or 0.00880) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $8.80 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 Buffalo have a county sales tax?

Buffalo imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 4.800% on top of the state rate.

When was the Buffalo sales tax rate last updated?

The Buffalo 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

Buffalo, NY Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Buffalo, New York is 8.800%.

Combined Rate 8.800%

State4.000% County4.800%

Buffalo Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
New York State Sales Tax	4.000%
County Sales Tax	4.800%
Total Combined Rate	8.800%

Which County Is Buffalo In?

Buffalo falls within Erie, New York. Erie imposes a 4.800% county-level sales tax in addition to the New York state base rate.

Buffalo ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Buffalo for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 8.800% combined rate.

14201 14202 14203 14204 14206 14207 14208 14209 14210 14211 14212 14213 14214 14215 14216 14217 14218 14219 14220 14221 14222 14223 14224 14225 14226 14227 14228 14260 14261

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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: Buffalo Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Buffalo, New York is 8.800% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 8.800% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $44.00 in sales tax.

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

Vehicle purchases in Buffalo are subject to the 8.800% 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.

Sales Tax Calculator

Using 8.800% rate for Buffalo, NY

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Rate applied: 8.800% combined

Official Tax Authority

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

Filing Deadline: Filing frequency assigned at registration (monthly/quarterly/annually). File via New York Business Online Services.

Visit Official Portal (518) 457-5181