Pennsylvania Sales Tax Rates: Philadelphia County
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Sales Tax Rate 2023 Up to 8%
A county-wide sales tax rate of 2% is applicable to localities in Philadelphia County, in addition to the 6% Pennsylvania sales tax.
None of the cities or local governments within Philadelphia County collect additional local sales taxes.Here's how Philadelphia County's maximum sales tax rate of 8% compares to other counties around the United States:
- Higher maximum sales tax than any other Pennsylvania counties
- Higher maximum sales tax than 63% of counties nationwide
Tax Rates By City in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
The total sales tax rate in any given location can be broken down into state, county, city, and special district rates. Pennsylvania has a 6% sales tax and Philadelphia County collects an additional 2%, so the minimum sales tax rate in Philadelphia County is 8% (not including any city or special district taxes). This table shows the total sales tax rates for all cities and towns in Philadelphia County, including all local taxes.
| City | Sales Tax Rate | Tax Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 8% | Philadelphia |
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Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania has a maximum sales tax rate of 8% and an approximate population of 1,019,495.
Sales tax rates in Philadelphia County are determined by a single tax jurisdiction, Philadelphia.
Back to Pennsylvania Sales Tax Handbook Sales tax rates for Philadelphia County are current as of December 2023
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