Minimum Sales Rate Tax for 2024
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| Minimum combined sales tax rate value | 6.5% | Column content | Column content | Column content | Column content |
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The statewide state sales tax rate in Connecticut is 6.5%, and since the New Haven County and city-specific sales tax rates are both 0%, the minimum sales tax rate for New Haven is 7.5%.
How to calculate your sales tax rate
Use our online sales tax calculator to determine the combined state and local sales tax rate for each location where you have a physical or economic nexus. Just enter your state and ZIP code to get your sales tax rate.
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What is nexus?
In New Haven, businesses must understand “nexus” to determine their tax obligations. Nexus refers to the connection that requires a business to collect sales tax in a state. This concept became even more important after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., which allowed states to require sales tax collection based on economic activity rather than just a physical presence.
Specific sales tax rules for New Haven
In Connecticut, SaaS for personal use is taxed at the full state rate, while business use is taxed at a reduced rate of 1%. Digital goods and electronically accessed or transferred prewritten software are taxed at 6.35% for personal use and 1% for business use. A luxury tax of 7.75% applies to items such as apparel, handbags, luggage, umbrellas, wallets, and watches priced over $1,000, exceeding the general sales tax rate of 6.35%.
Additionally, property owners are taxed at a rate of $1 for every $1,000 assessed. For example, a real estate property valued at $10,000 would incur a tax of $385.00. This same method applies to personal property and motor vehicles.
Services
Typically not subject to tax.
Goods
Most physical products, including appliances, vehicles, furniture, electronics, and sporting equipment, are taxable.
Clothing
Usually subject to sales tax.
Electronics
Taxable.
SaaS
Taxable.
Digital Products
Generally exempt from tax if delivered electronically.
Software
Prewritten or downloaded software is taxable, while custom software may be exempt.
Freight/Shipping
Shipping charges are taxable if tied to the sale of taxable goods.
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