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

The combined sales tax rate in Rochester, New York is 8.000% as of 2026. This includes the New York state rate of 4.000% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Rochester sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 8.000% (or 0.00800) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $8.00 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 Rochester have a county sales tax?

Rochester imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 4.000% on top of the state rate.

When was the Rochester sales tax rate last updated?

The Rochester 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

Rochester, NY Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Rochester, New York is 8.000%.

Combined Rate 8.000%

State4.000% County4.000%

Rochester Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
New York State Sales Tax	4.000%
County Sales Tax	4.000%
Total Combined Rate	8.000%

Which County Is Rochester In?

Rochester falls within Monroe, New York. Monroe imposes a 4.000% county-level sales tax in addition to the New York state base rate.

Rochester ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Rochester for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 8.000% combined rate.

14604 14605 14606 14607 14608 14609 14610 14611 14612 14613 14614 14615 14616 14617 14618 14619 14620 14621 14622 14623 14624 14625 14626 14642 14627

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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: Rochester Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Rochester, New York is 8.000% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 8.000% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $40.00 in sales tax.

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

Vehicle purchases in Rochester are subject to the 8.000% 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 8.000% rate for Rochester, NY

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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