Connecticut Reverse Sales Tax Calculator
Connecticut charges a flat 6.35% sales tax with no local additions. Every purchase in the state — Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, or anywhere else — is taxed at exactly the same rate. This makes Connecticut one of the simplest states for reverse calculations: divide any total by 1.0635 to get the pre-tax price.
The calculator is pre-filled with 6.35% — no adjustments needed for location. One thing to note: clothing and footwear items under $50 are permanently exempt from Connecticut's sales tax (not just during a holiday period). Restaurant meals and most other services are taxed at the full rate.
Current Connecticut Sales Tax Rates
| Component | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 6.35% |
| Local rate | None |
| Combined rate | 6.35% |
What's Taxable in Connecticut
Connecticut exempts most groceries from sales tax. Prepared food and meals at restaurants are taxed at 6.35%. Clothing and footwear under $50 per item is exempt. Prescription and non-prescription drugs are also exempt.
Worked Example
Any purchase in Connecticut totaling $127.48 at the flat 6.35% rate.
$127.48 ÷ 1.0635 = $119.87 (pre-tax price)
$127.48 − $119.87 = $7.61 (tax amount)
That's $7.61 in sales tax on a $119.87 purchase. Because Connecticut uses a flat rate, this calculation is the same regardless of city or county.
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecticut's sales tax is a flat 6.35% — there are no local sales taxes in Connecticut. Every purchase in the state, whether in Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, or a rural town, is taxed at the same 6.35% rate. This makes reverse calculations straightforward: divide any Connecticut total by 1.0635.
Connecticut exempts clothing and footwear items priced under $50 per item from sales tax. Items $50 and above are taxed at 6.35%. This isn't a holiday — it's a permanent exemption. So a $49 shirt is tax-free, while a $75 jacket is taxed at 6.35% on the full price.
Divide the total amount paid by (1 + the tax rate as a decimal). For Connecticut's 6.35% rate: divide by 1.0635. The result is the pre-tax price. Subtract that from the total to get the tax amount. The calculator on this page does this automatically.
Connecticut does not have a general sales tax holiday. Clothing items under $50 are year-round exempt, not just during a holiday window.