Philadelphia, Pennsylvania sales tax rate: 8%
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The sales tax rate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 8%. That’s the 6% state rate plus 2% in local taxes. It’s the highest combined rate Pennsylvania allows.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Philadelphia combined rate
8%
- Pennsylvania state
- 6%
- PhiladelphiaCounty
- 2%
Philadelphia sales tax calculator
Enter a price and what you’re selling.
- Pennsylvania StateState · 6%$6.00
- PhiladelphiaCounty · 2%$2.00
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State and county taxes add up to 8%.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of Pennsylvania | State | 6% |
| Philadelphia | County | 2% |
| Combined rate | 8% |
Rate history
- July 20237%
- July 20247%
- July 20257%
- July 20268%
- Today8%
Changed since July 2023.
Sales tax near Philadelphia
Closest cities
- Collingdale10 mi6%
- Aldan10 mi6%
- Conshohocken10 mi6%
- Folcroft11 mi6%
- Hatboro12 mi6%
- Rutledge13 mi6%
- Swarthmore14 mi6%
- Media15 mi6%
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What is the sales tax rate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
The combined sales tax rate in Philadelphia is 8% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6% Pennsylvania state tax, 2% Philadelphia.
Does the sales tax rate vary within Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has no special-district taxes, so most addresses in the city pay the same 8%: Pennsylvania’s 6% plus 2% county tax. This rate was calculated for Philadelphia’s 19133 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Philadelphia?
Yes, at the full 8%.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Philadelphia?
Yes, if they have nexus in Pennsylvania: more than $100,000 in Pennsylvania sales in the previous or current calendar year, or a physical presence in the state. They register with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue and charge the rate at the buyer’s address.
Sources. Pennsylvania Department of Revenue · Zamp Sales Tax API, for Philadelphia’s 19133 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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