Buffalo, New York sales tax rate: 8.75%
Last updated Checked monthly
The sales tax rate in Buffalo, New York is 8.75%. That’s the 4% state rate plus 4.75% in local taxes. It’s higher than 154 of the 174 New York cities we checked, and 17 other cities pay the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Buffalo combined rate
8.75%
- New York state
- 4%
- Erie CountyLocal
- 4.75%
Buffalo sales tax calculator
Enter a price and what you’re selling.
- New YorkState · 4%$4.00
- Erie CountyLocal · 4.75%$4.75
Charging this at checkout? Zamp calculates it on every order and files the returns.
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State and local taxes add up to 8.75%.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of New York | State | 4% |
| Erie County | Local | 4.75% |
| Combined rate | 8.75% |
Rate history
- July 20238.75%
- July 20248.75%
- July 20258.75%
- July 20268.75%
- Today8.75%
No change since July 2023.
Sales tax near Buffalo
Closest cities
- Sloan3 mi8.75%
- Lackawanna5 mi8.75%
- Williamsville8 mi8.75%
- North Tonawanda11 mi8%
- East Aurora15 mi8.75%
- Farnham23 mi8.75%
- Alexander30 mi8%
- Oakfield32 mi8%
Elsewhere in Erie County
- Lackawanna8.75%
- East Aurora8.75%
- Williamsville8.75%
- Sloan8.75%
- Farnham8.75%
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What is the sales tax rate in Buffalo, New York?
The combined sales tax rate in Buffalo is 8.75% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 4% New York state tax, 4.75% Erie County.
Does the sales tax rate vary within Buffalo?
Buffalo has no special-district taxes, so most addresses in the city pay the same 8.75%: New York’s 4% plus 4.75% county tax. This rate was calculated for Buffalo’s 14204 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Buffalo?
Yes, at the full 8.75%.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Buffalo?
Yes, if they have nexus in New York: more than $500,000 in New York sales in the previous or current calendar year, or a physical presence in the state. They register with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and charge the rate at the buyer’s address.
Sources. New York State Department of Taxation and Finance · Zamp Sales Tax API, for Buffalo’s 14204 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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