What is the sales tax rate in Yonkers?
The combined sales tax rate in Yonkers, New York is 8.875% as of 2026. It is made up of the New York statewide base rate of 4%, plus applicable Westchester County and local district taxes. Yonkers sits within Westchester County, and the rate can vary slightly across ZIP codes because of special district additions (see the ZIP breakdown below).
Sales tax in New York is administered by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, which collects and distributes tax on behalf of the state and its local jurisdictions. The rate applies to most retail sales of tangible personal property delivered within Yonkers.
Who needs to collect sales tax in Yonkers, New York?
Any business with sales tax nexus in New York must register, collect, and remit sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Yonkers. Nexus is established through:
- Physical presence: an office, store, warehouse, employee, or inventory located in New York.
- Economic nexus: exceeding $500,000 in sales to New York customers in the current or prior year.
- Marketplace facilitators: platforms such as Amazon or Etsy collect and remit on behalf of their third-party sellers.
Out-of-state (remote) sellers that cross New York's economic nexus threshold must register with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance before continuing to sell into the state.
How do you register for a sales tax permit in Yonkers?
To collect sales tax in Yonkers, you must register for a sales tax permit with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Registration is generally free. You will typically need your EIN or SSN, business entity details, bank account information, and an estimate of your monthly New York sales. Most permits are issued within a few business days of an online application.
How do you charge the right sales tax in Yonkers?
Sales tax in Yonkers is charged based on the delivery address. For orders shipped to a Yonkers address, the combined rate of 8.875% generally applies; for in-store sales, the rate is based on the store's location. Because some ZIP codes within Westchester County carry additional special-district taxes, always confirm the exact rate for the specific delivery ZIP code. The tables below show the most common Yonkers ZIP codes and how Yonkers compares with other cities in Westchester County and across New York.
