Delaware Sales Tax (2026)
Delaware has no statewide sales tax.
Delaware sales tax at a glance
| State rate | 0% |
|---|---|
| Average local rate | 0% |
| Average combined rate | 0% |
| Highest local add-on | 0% |
| Groceries | No sales tax (sellers pay a gross receipts tax instead) |
| Clothing | No sales tax |
| Vehicles | 5.25% motor vehicle document fee on purchase price or NADA value, whichever is greater (DMV fee table updated 2025-10-01) |
Sources: taxfoundation.org · revenue.delaware.gov · dmv.de.gov
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Delaware?
Delaware has no statewide sales tax.
Are groceries taxed in Delaware?
No sales tax (sellers pay a gross receipts tax instead)
Is clothing taxed in Delaware?
No sales tax
How are car purchases taxed in Delaware?
5.25% motor vehicle document fee on purchase price or NADA value, whichever is greater (DMV fee table updated 2025-10-01)