Michigan sales tax rate (2026)
Michigan's sales tax is 6% statewide, with no local add-ons, ranking 38 of 50 states (1 = highest). Tax on a $100 purchase is $6,00.
Michigan sales tax at a glance
| State | Michigan |
|---|---|
| State rate | 6% |
| Average local rate | 0% |
| Highest local rate | 0% |
| Average combined rate | 6% |
| Highest combined rate | 6% |
| Rank by average combined rate | 38 of 50 |
Rates: Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (in force July 1, 2026). Local rates change during the year and differ by address, so check the state revenue department's rate lookup before filing a return. Source
Sales tax on common prices in Michigan
| Price | Tax at 6% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10,00 | $0,60 | $10,60 |
| $39,99 | $2,40 | $42,39 |
| $100,00 | $6,00 | $106,00 |
| $500,00 | $30,00 | $530,00 |
| $1000,00 | $60,00 | $1060,00 |
| $25.000,00 | $1500,00 | $26.500,00 |
Removing Michigan sales tax from a total
Tax is a percentage of the price before tax, so divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $100,00 receipt at the average combined rate of 6% is $100,00 ÷ 1,06 = $94,34 before tax; the tax was $5,66.
Michigan vs neighboring states
Average combined rates in the states that border Michigan. Buying across the border does not avoid tax on items you bring home: you owe use tax at your home state's rate.
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the sales tax rate in Michigan?
6%. Michigan has no county or city sales taxes on top of the state rate.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Michigan?
$6,00, for a total of $106,00.
How do I calculate Michigan sales tax backwards?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. At 6%, a $100,00 total is $100,00 ÷ 1,06 = $94,34 before tax, so the tax was $5,66. The calculator's Remove tax mode does this for any total.
Do I have to pay use tax in Michigan?
Yes. If you buy a taxable item without paying Michigan sales tax, for example from an out-of-state seller that does not collect it, you owe Michigan use tax at the same rate. Most large online sellers and marketplaces now collect Michigan tax at checkout.