What is the sales tax rate in Salt Lake City?
The combined sales tax rate in Salt Lake City, Utah is 8.45% as of 2026. It is made up of the Utah statewide base rate of 4.85%, plus applicable Salt Lake County and local district taxes. Salt Lake City sits within Salt Lake County, and the rate can vary slightly across ZIP codes because of special district additions (see the ZIP breakdown below).
Sales tax in Utah is administered by the Utah State Tax Commission, 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 Salt Lake City.
Who needs to collect sales tax in Salt Lake City, Utah?
Any business with sales tax nexus in Utah must register, collect, and remit sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Salt Lake City. Nexus is established through:
- Physical presence: an office, store, warehouse, employee, or inventory located in Utah.
- Economic nexus: exceeding $100,000 in sales to Utah 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 Utah's economic nexus threshold must register with the Utah State Tax Commission before continuing to sell into the state.
How do you register for a sales tax permit in Salt Lake City?
To collect sales tax in Salt Lake City, you must register for a sales tax permit with the Utah State Tax Commission. Registration is generally free. You will typically need your EIN or SSN, business entity details, bank account information, and an estimate of your monthly Utah sales. Most permits are issued within a few business days of an online application.
How do you charge the right sales tax in Salt Lake City?
Sales tax in Salt Lake City is charged based on the delivery address. For orders shipped to a Salt Lake City address, the combined rate of 8.45% generally applies; for in-store sales, the rate is based on the store's location. Because some ZIP codes within Salt Lake County carry additional special-district taxes, always confirm the exact rate for the specific delivery ZIP code. The tables below show the most common Salt Lake City ZIP codes and how Salt Lake City compares with other cities in Salt Lake County and across Utah.
