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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 7.000% as verified July 2026.

Combined Rate 7.000%
State6.000% County1.000%

Pittsburgh Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction Rate
Pennsylvania State Sales Tax 6.000%
County Sales Tax 1.000%
Total Combined Rate 7.000%

Local Special District Tax Explainer

See how each layer of tax contributes to a sample purchase in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Special district taxes are one reason nearby ZIP codes can produce different totals.

This location currently shows no separate special district levy in the stored rate breakdown.

Which County Is Pittsburgh In?

Pittsburgh falls within Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Allegheny imposes a 1.000% county-level sales tax in addition to the Pennsylvania state base rate.

Pittsburgh ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Pittsburgh for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 7.000% combined rate.

15201 15202 15203 15204 15205 15206 15207 15208 15209 15210 15211 15212 15213 15214 15215 15216 15217 15218 15219 15220 15221 15222 15223 15224 15225 15226 15227 15228 15229 15232 15233 15234 15235 15236 15237 15238 15239 15241 15243 15275 15282 15260 15290

Business Nexus in Pennsylvania

Economic Nexus Threshold

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

Interactive Nexus Check

Use your sales volume to estimate whether registration is likely required in Pennsylvania.

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Product Taxability Checker

Use the current state data model to estimate whether common categories are taxable in Pennsylvania.

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FAQ: Pittsburgh Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 7.000% as verified July 2026.
Multiply your purchase price by 7.000% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $35.00 in sales tax.
Groceries are generally taxable in Pennsylvania. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.
Vehicle purchases in Pittsburgh are subject to the 7.000% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue or DMV.
Register for a sales tax permit through the official Pennsylvania Department of Revenue website. Registration is typically free and required before collecting any sales tax.

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Sales Tax Calculator

Using the current combined rate for Pittsburgh, PA.

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Official Tax Authority

Pennsylvania Department of Revenue

Filing Deadline: Monthly returns due the 20th of the following month. File via myPATH portal.

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Sales Tax Calculator & Compliance Helper

One compact utility block for tax calculation, reverse calculation, ZIP lookup, nexus checks, exemption guidance, and product taxability.

Advanced Sales Tax Calculator

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Reverse Sales Tax Calculator

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ZIP / City Sales Tax Lookup

Search by ZIP code, city, county, or state to find current combined rates and local breakdowns.

Economic Nexus Checker

Compare your state-specific sales activity against current nexus thresholds using existing site data.

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Should I Collect Sales Tax?

A fast intent-matching decision tree for businesses, marketplace sellers, and remote sellers.

Do you sell taxable goods or taxable services?

Do you sell into states outside your home state?

Have you crossed a nexus threshold in a destination state?

Do marketplaces handle most of your sales?

Do you have physical presence in the state?

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Exemption Certificate Finder

Point buyers and sellers toward the right official portal and documentation checklist.

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Product Taxability Checker

Version 1 uses the categories already modeled in the current database and always links back to official verification.

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