Key takeaways
- New local tax rates: Several U.S. cities and counties—including Goleta (CA), Maui County (HI), and Milwaukee (WI)—have introduced or increased local sales taxes effective January 1, 2024.
- Louisiana leads in updates: Multiple parishes in Louisiana have enacted new taxes or rate increases, including city, district, and education-related levies.
- Broader state changes: Additional updates are in effect across states like Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Texas, reflecting a nationwide trend of local tax adjustments.
Effective January 1, 2024, various state, county, city, and district sales tax rates across the United States are changing.
Specific adjustments include:
1. In California, Goleta's general sales tax rate has risen from 7.75% to 8.75%.
2. Hawaii has implemented a 0.5% county-level tax in Maui County.
3. Lousiana will see multiple changes in 2024 (further details of which can be found here):
- Town of Delcambre (Iberia Parish and Vermilion Parish) has raised the city sales tax from 1.00% to 2.00%.
- Grand Cane (Desotho Parish) has raised its city sales tax from 1.00% to 1.25%.
- Introduction of Jennings EDD #1 and Welsh EDD #1 in Jefferson Davis Parish.
- Rayville (Richland Parish) has raised the city sales tax from 0.50% to 1.50%.
- Town of Slaughter (East Feliciana Parish) has implemented a 1% city sales tax.
- Introduction of a 0.5% Schools EFI District tax in Tensas Parish.
4. Local sales and use tax in Nebraska's city of Kimball has been reduced from 1.5% to 1%.
5. Utah County, Utah, has introduced a new 0.2% County Public Transit sales tax.
6. In Wisconsin, Milwaukee County's general sales tax rate has been raised from 0.5% to 0.9%, while the city of Milwaukee has introduced a 2% sales tax.
The states below are implementing multiple sales and use tax updates. Click on the links for further details.
Frequently asked questions
When did the new sales tax rates take effect?
All listed rate changes took effect on January 1, 2024, impacting multiple states, counties, and cities across the U.S.
Which areas saw the largest rate increases?
Notable increases include Goleta, California (from 7.75% to 8.75%) and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where the city introduced a new 2% tax alongside a county rate increase from 0.5% to 0.9%.
Were any areas’ rates reduced?
Yes — the city of Kimball, Nebraska, reduced its local sales and use tax from 1.5% to 1%.
What are the key changes in Louisiana?
Louisiana introduced several updates, including new district taxes, rate increases in multiple towns, and a 0.5% Schools EFI District tax in Tensas Parish.
Which other states are seeing multiple updates?
States with widespread adjustments include Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Texas.
