what is pennsylvania's sales tax rate
Pennsylvania Tax Rates. The Pennsylvania (PA) state sales tax rate is currently 6.0%. Depending on local municipalities, the total tax rate can be as high as 8%. The maximum rate combined with local sales tax rates can be no higher than 8.0%. At present, Philadelphia is allowed to impose an additional 2% sales tax rate through June 30, 2014 and Allegheny County is authorized to levy a 1% local sales tax.