Rochester, New York sales tax rate: 8%
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The sales tax rate in Rochester, New York is 8%. That’s the 4% state rate plus 4% in local taxes. It’s higher than 7 of the 174 New York cities we checked, and 95 other cities pay the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Rochester combined rate
8%
- New York state
- 4%
- Monroe CountyLocal
- 4%
Rochester sales tax calculator
Enter a price and what you’re selling.
- New YorkState · 4%$4.00
- Monroe CountyLocal · 4%$4.00
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%.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of New York | State | 4% |
| Monroe County | Local | 4% |
| Combined rate | 8% |
Rate history
- July 20238%
- July 20248%
- July 20258%
- July 20268%
- Today8%
No change since July 2023.
Sales tax near Rochester
Closest cities
- East Rochester8 mi8%
- Fairport10 mi8%
- Webster10 mi8%
- Scottsville12 mi8%
- Churchville14 mi8%
- Honeoye Falls15 mi8%
- Palmyra21 mi8%
- Bloomfield21 mi7.5%
Elsewhere in Monroe County
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What is the sales tax rate in Rochester, New York?
The combined sales tax rate in Rochester is 8% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 4% New York state tax, 4% Monroe County.
Does the sales tax rate vary within Rochester?
Rochester has no special-district taxes, so most addresses in the city pay the same 8%: New York’s 4% plus 4% county tax. This rate was calculated for Rochester’s 14613 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Rochester?
Yes, at the full 8%.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Rochester?
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 Rochester’s 14613 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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