North Dakota Sales Tax
North Dakota's 5% state rate plus city additions brings major metros to 7%–7.5%. Fargo is 7.5%, Bismarck 7%, Grand Forks 7.25%. Groceries are exempt statewide.
Rates verified January 2026 · Source: North Dakota Dept. of Revenue
North Dakota Sales Tax Calculator 2026
Fargo 7.5% · Bismarck 7% · Grand Forks 7.25% · ND base 5%
North Dakota has a 5% state sales tax. City additions bring Fargo to 7.5%, Bismarck to 7%, Grand Forks to 7.25%. Groceries are exempt from North Dakota sales tax.
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North Dakota combined rates by city — 2026 reference
- 7.5%FargoCass County · State 5% + City 2.5%
- 7%BismarckBurleigh County · State 5% + City 2%
- 7.25%Grand ForksGrand Forks County · State 5% + City 2.25%
- 7.5%MinotWard County · State 5% + City 2.5%
- 7.5%West FargoCass County · State 5% + City 2.5%
- 7%MandanMorton County · State 5% + City 2%
ZIP and district rules can differ. Verify on North Dakota Dept. of Revenue.
State rate: 5%
Avg combined: 6.96%
Economic nexus: $100,000 in sales OR 200 transactions in North Dakota
Filing: Monthly, Quarterly, or Annual
Often taxable in North Dakota
- General merchandise
- Electronics
- Clothing
- Restaurant meals
Common exemptions
- Groceries
- Prescription drugs
- Medical equipment
- Agricultural items
North Dakota sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the North Dakota sales tax rate in 2026?
ND state rate is 5%. Fargo is 7.5%, Bismarck 7%, Grand Forks 7.25%.
Are groceries taxed in North Dakota?
No. Groceries are exempt from North Dakota sales tax.
Sales tax calculators for other states
Nevada8.23% avgWashington9.38% avgColorado7.81% avgArizona8.37% avgOregon0%Georgia7.34% avgUtah7.19% avgTennessee9.55% avgMinnesota7.49% avgMichigan6% avgCalifornia8.72% avgTexas8.2% avgFlorida7.01% avgNew York8.52% avgIllinois8.74% avgOhio7.22% avgPennsylvania6.34% avgNorth Carolina6.99% avgVirginia5.63% avgMassachusetts6.25% avgIndiana7% avgWisconsin5.7% avgMaryland6% avgMissouri8.29% avgAlabama9.24% avgLouisiana9.56% avgKentucky6% avgSouth Carolina7.42% avgNew Jersey6.6% avgConnecticut6.35% avgArkansas9.47% avgOklahoma8.98% avgKansas8.68% avgIowa6.94% avgNebraska6.97% avgWest Virginia6.55% avgMississippi7.07% avgNew Mexico7.62% avgIdaho6.02% avgRhode Island7% avgVermont6.24% avgMaine5.5% avgHawaii4.44% avgSouth Dakota6.4% avgAlaska0%Montana0%New Hampshire0%Delaware0%Wyoming5.44% avg
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Disclaimer: Rates are for informational and educational purposes and may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the official North Dakota revenue authority or a qualified professional before filing or making business decisions.