Charlotte, North Carolina Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
6.75% total combined rate — includes state and local taxes.
Charlotte applies a combined sales tax rate of 6.75%, which includes North Carolina’s 4.75% state tax and Mecklenburg County’s 2% local rate.
Charlotte Sales Tax Calculator
Enter a purchase amount — we’ll calculate the total with Charlotte’s tax rate.
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6.75%
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The current combined rate for Charlotte is 6.75%.
Charlotte Sales Tax Breakdown
- State Rate: 4.75%
- City Rate: 2.00%
- County Rate: 0.00%
- Special Rate: 0.00%
- Total: 6.75%
About Charlotte
As North Carolina’s largest city, Charlotte’s local sales tax funds transit, infrastructure, and public safety across Mecklenburg County.
Example Calculation
A $1,000 purchase in Charlotte adds $67.50 in sales tax for a total of $1,067.50.
FAQs for Charlotte
What is Charlotte’s total sales tax rate?
6.75%, including the state and local portions.
Are groceries taxed?
Most groceries are exempt from sales tax in North Carolina.