Cannabis Tax Calculator
Enter your purchase details to see exactly how much of your cannabis bill is tax — excise, state sales, local sales, and city cannabis business tax, all broken out.
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How This Calculator Works
The calculator applies four tax layers in order:
- State Cannabis Excise Tax — state-imposed cannabis-specific tax on the subtotal.
- State Sales Tax — the general sales tax, where cannabis is subject to it.
- Local Sales Tax — an average local sales tax, shown as "typical" because actual rates vary by city and county.
- Local Cannabis Business Tax — a city-specific cannabis tax (if you pick a supported city), otherwise the state's max is shown as a worst-case reference.
Medical mode applies each state's own exemption rules — some states waive the excise, some waive sales tax, some substitute a reduced medical rate, and a few offer no break at all; the calculator uses the specific treatment on record per state. Results are estimates based on 2026 rates and are not a substitute for a licensed tax professional.
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