2026 Utah Sales Tax Guide

If you're selling in Utah, understanding the state's sales tax rules is crucial to staying compliant.

In this guide, we’ll break down when to collect sales tax, how to determine nexus, and how to calculate what you owe.

You'll also discover a hassle-free tool to manage compliance, so you can spend less time on taxes and more time building your business.

Utah Sales Tax Rate Range 2025

Utah’s state sales tax rate is 4.85%, but local jurisdictions may add their own rates to the total sales tax.

Collecting Utah Sales Tax from Customers

Explore the guide below for a broad look at Utah’s sales tax. For personalized insights or complex situations, consider reaching out to a sales tax expert.

Do I Have to Collect Utah Sales Tax from Customers?

Sellers with a physical location, economic nexus, or affiliated business operations in Utah are required to collect sales tax, file returns, and remit the tax to the state.

What Creates Sales Tax Nexus in Utah?

These conditions create a nexus in Utah:

• Physical nexus: Businesses with an office, distribution house, sales house, warehouse, service enterprise, stock of goods, or other place of business in the state.
• Share in business: Business owns over 10% of a related seller (or vice versa) or is fully owned by a related seller.
• Employees: The seller or one of its in-state employees uses the place of business to advertise, promote, or support the seller’s sales to customers.
• Delivery: Deliver property in Utah other than by common carrier or U.S. mail.
• Economic nexus: Businesses with gross revenues of more than $100,000 or 200 or more separate transactions from sales made within the state.

Learn more about sales tax nexus and when you’re required to collect sales tax.

Do I Have to Collect Sales Tax from Utah Customers if I Sell on Amazon or Walmart?

No. 

Utah has a marketplace facilitator law that requires platforms like Etsy or Amazon to collect sales tax from third-party sellers on their platforms. However, sellers whose sales fall below the $100,000 threshold don’t have to collect or remit sales tax in Utah.

Remember, you must collect sales tax on your non-marketplace sales in Utah if you still meet the state’s other sales tax nexus requirements.

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Taxable Products in Utah

Most of the tangible personal property is taxed in the state. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of taxable items in Utah:

Are Groceries Taxable in Utah? 

Yes, grocery items are taxed at a reduced tax rate of 3%.

Is Clothing Taxable in Utah?

Yes, clothing is subject to sales tax in the state of Utah.

Are Digital Products Taxable in Utah? 

Yes, digital products, like music and software, are taxable in the state. 

Is Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Taxable in Utah?

Yes, software is also subject to taxation in Utah.

Tax-Exempt Items

Some items that are exempt from sales tax in Utah are:

• Sales of tangible personal property and electronically delivered products primarily used in farming operations.
• Sales of fuel, gas, and electricity used for industrial purposes.
• Sales of prosthetic devices, including repair and replacement parts.

How to Register for a Utah Retail License

You can register for a retail license online through the Utah Taxpayer Access Point Website or the Tap Business Registration Page. 

Discover how to obtain a seller's permit in every US state.

Do I Need a Utah Sales Tax License if I’m Only a Wholesaler? 

Yes, wholesalers can obtain an exemption certificate, which allows them to purchase items for resale without paying Utah sales tax.

How to Collect Sales Tax in Utah

Utah collects sales tax in two ways for the sale of tangible personal property:

• Origin-based sourcing state for intrastate sales: This means that if both the sale and the buyer's shipping address are within Utah, you would charge the sales tax rate based on the location where the sale originates.

• Destination-based sales tax sourcing state for interstate sales: This means if the sale originates outside of Utah, you should apply the sales tax rate based on the buyer’s location.

Should You Collect Sales Tax on Shipping Charges in Utah?

If the delivery charge is listed separately on the customer’s invoice, it is not subject to sales or use tax.

Learn more about sales tax on shipping in every state in the United States.

How to File and Pay Sales Tax in Utah

There are multiple ways to file and pay sales tax in Utah:

• Automated: Let Zamp handle your Utah sales tax filing and remittance so you won’t have to deal with sales tax returns ever again.
• Online: Taxpayers should file and pay electronically via the Utah Taxpayer Access Point Website.

Explore how you can file and pay sales tax in other US states.

FAQs on Paying and Filing Utah Sales Tax

What Is Use Tax?

Use tax applies to goods and taxable services bought for use, storage, or consumption in Utah when sales tax wasn’t paid at the time of purchase. 

What Is the Penalty for Filing and/or Paying Utah Sales Tax Late?

Missing the deadline to file a tax-due return can result in a penalty of at least $20 or up to 10% of the unpaid tax, whichever amount is higher, depending on when the return is filed. 

How Often Do I Need to File and Pay Sales Tax in Utah?

You should file and pay sales tax on the last day of each month following your sales tax period.

Utah Sales Tax Due Dates

Utah due dates for monthly filers:

Utah quarterly sales tax filing due dates:

Utah annual sales tax filing due date

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About the author

The Zamp Team

The Zamp Team consists of experienced writers and editors who are dedicated to researching sales tax topics to help readers make smart decisions about their business and sales tax compliance. Collectively, the team has over 200 years of sales tax experience.