New York Sales Tax Rates: Queens County
Queens County, New York Sales Tax Rate 2020 Up to 8.875%
While many counties do levy a countywide sales tax, Queens County does not. The New York sales tax of 4% applies countywide. Some cities and local governments in Queens County collect additional local sales taxes, which can be as high as 4.875%.
Here's how Queens County's maximum sales tax rate of 8.875% compares to other counties around the United States:
- Higher maximum sales tax than any other New York counties
- Higher maximum sales tax than 84% of counties nationwide
Tax Rates By City in Queens County, New York
The total sales tax rate in any given location can be broken down into state, county, city, and special district rates. New York has a 4% sales tax and Queens County collects an additional N/A, so the minimum sales tax rate in Queens County is 4% (not including any city or special district taxes). This table shows the total sales tax rates for all cities and towns in Queens County, including all local taxes.
| City | Sales Tax Rate | Tax Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Flushing | 8.875% | New York City |
| Jamaica | 8.875% | New York City |
| Astoria | 8.875% | New York City |
| Ridgewood | 8.875% | New York City |
| Elmhurst | 8.875% | New York City |
| Corona | 8.875% | New York City |
| Woodside | 8.875% | New York City |
| Forest Hills | 8.875% | New York City |
| Queens Village | 8.875% | New York City |
| Jackson Heights | 8.875% | New York City |
| East Elmhurst | 8.875% | New York City |
| Fresh Meadows | 8.875% | New York City |
| Far Rockaway | 8.875% | New York City |
| Ozone Park | 8.875% | New York City |
| Bayside | 8.875% | New York City |
| Rego Park | 8.875% | New York City |
| South Richmond Hill | 8.875% | New York City |
| South Ozone Park | 8.875% | New York City |
| Whitestone | 8.875% | New York City |
| Woodhaven | 8.875% | New York City |
| Springfield Gardens | 8.875% | New York City |
| Oakland Gardens | 8.875% | New York City |
| Middle Village | 8.875% | New York City |
| Maspeth | 8.875% | New York City |
| Richmond Hill | 8.875% | New York City |
| Saint Albans | 8.875% | New York City |
| Rosedale | 8.875% | New York City |
| Hollis | 8.875% | New York City |
| Sunnyside | 8.875% | New York City |
| Howard Beach | 8.875% | New York City |
| Long Island City | 8.875% | New York City |
| Little Neck | 8.875% | New York City |
| College Point | 8.875% | New York City |
| Cambria Heights | 8.875% | New York City |
| Bellerose | 8.875% | New York City |
| Kew Gardens | 8.875% | New York City |
| Rockaway Park | 8.875% | New York City |
| Arverne | 8.875% | New York City |
| Glen Oaks | 8.875% | New York City |
| Breezy Point | 8.875% | New York City |
| Floral Park | 8.875% | New York City |
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Queens County, New York has a maximum sales tax rate of 8.875% and an approximate population of 1,688,144.
Sales tax rates in Queens County are determined by a single tax jurisdiction, New York City.
Back to New York Sales Tax Handbook Sales tax rates for Queens County are current as of July 2020