Louisville, Kentucky Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
6.00% total combined rate — includes state and local taxes.
Louisville applies Kentucky’s flat 6% statewide sales tax rate with no additional local surcharges.
Louisville Sales Tax Calculator
Enter a purchase amount — we’ll calculate the total with Louisville’s tax rate.
Rate
6.00%
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The current combined rate for Louisville is 6.00%.
Louisville Sales Tax Breakdown
- State Rate: 6.00%
- City Rate: 0.00%
- County Rate: 0.00%
- Special Rate: 0.00%
- Total: 6.00%
About Louisville
As Kentucky’s largest city, Louisville collects the uniform 6% sales tax that funds statewide programs and infrastructure improvements.
Example Calculation
A $1,000 purchase in Louisville adds $60 in sales tax for a total of $1,060.
FAQs for Louisville
Does Louisville have local taxes?
No, Kentucky does not allow local sales taxes.
Are groceries taxed?
Yes, most groceries are subject to the 6% statewide tax.