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Oklahoma Sales Tax
State + average local combined rate, category exemptions, and how it compares to neighbors.
State rate
4.50%
Average combined (state + local)
9.01%
Category exemptions
| Category | Rule | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | Exempt | Exempt from state (eff. Aug 2024); local tax may apply |
| Clothing | Taxed (full rate) | Everyday apparel and footwear. |
| Prescription drugs | Exempt | Prescribed medications dispensed by a licensed pharmacist. |
Oklahoma sales tax holiday
Sales Tax Holiday
When: First weekend of August
Items: Clothing/footwear under $100
Example: $100 purchase
- State sales tax only: $4.50
- Combined (state + average local): $9.01
- Total with combined tax: $109.01
Major cities in Oklahoma
| City | Combined rate | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 8.63% | -0.39% |
| Tulsa | 8.52% | -0.49% |
| Norman | 8.75% | -0.26% |
| Broken Arrow | 8.92% | -0.09% |
| Lawton | 9.00% | -0.01% |
Border shopping — vs neighboring states
For larger purchases, driving to a neighbor with lower combined rate can save real money.
| State | State rate | Avg combined | vs OK | Save on $1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma (current) | 4.50% | 9.01% | — | — |
| New Mexico | 4.88% | 7.62% | -1.39% | $13.90 |
| Colorado | 2.90% | 7.82% | -1.19% | $11.90 |
| Texas | 6.25% | 8.20% | -0.81% | $8.10 |
| Missouri | 4.23% | 8.38% | -0.63% | $6.30 |
| Kansas | 6.50% | 8.69% | -0.32% | $3.20 |
| Arkansas | 6.50% | 9.45% | +0.44% | — |
Common questions
- What is the sales tax rate in Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma levies a 4.50% state sales tax. With local taxes added, the statewide average combined rate is 9.01%. Actual rate at the register depends on your city and county.
- Does Oklahoma tax groceries?
- Groceries are exempt from state sales tax in Oklahoma. Exempt from state (eff. Aug 2024); local tax may apply
- Does Oklahoma have a sales tax holiday?
- Yes. Oklahoma runs Sales Tax Holiday first weekend of august. Eligible items: clothing/footwear under $100.
- Who collects sales tax in Oklahoma?
- The Oklahoma Department of Revenue collects state-level sales tax; counties and cities add local rates that are remitted through the same return. Out-of-state sellers shipping to Oklahoma must collect if they exceed economic nexus thresholds (typically $100k in sales or 200 transactions).
Full data sources and formulas: /sources.
Estimate only — not tax advice. Local rates vary by city and county — your actual rate at the register may differ from the state average. Category-specific exemptions (groceries, prescription drugs, clothing) and tax holidays change by year; check the Oklahoma DOR for current rules. All states →
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