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2026 State-by-State Economic Nexus Thresholds for Sales Tax
Reviewed: October 12, 2026 · General educational information
Economic nexus thresholds help remote sellers identify when sales activity may trigger state sales-tax registration and collection duties. The chart below is a practical starting point, not a final legal determination. State rules, measurement periods, marketplace-sales treatment, and definitions of included sales can change.
How to use this 2026 chart
The thresholds below are based on Wolters Kluwer / CT Corporation’s state guide compiled as of August 1, 2026. Before relying on a threshold for registration decisions, verify the current rule with the state revenue department. The threshold amount alone is not enough: check the measurement period, whether the rule uses sales or transactions, what sales count, and when collection must begin.
A threshold being met does not mean every product sold is taxable. Nexus, product taxability, registration, marketplace facilitator treatment, and filing requirements are separate issues.
Thresholds by state
General sales-tax economic nexus thresholds shown in the reference source are listed below. “No general state sales tax” means the state does not impose a broad state sales tax; it does not eliminate every possible local or other tax issue. Transaction tests are shown where the source lists them.
Threshold table
Use this chart for triage, then confirm the official state guidance before taking action. Connecticut and New York require both the sales and transaction tests in the cited guide. State-specific details may affect which sales are included.
| State / District | Sales threshold | Transaction test |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $250,000 | None |
| Alaska | $100,000 | None (local sales taxes may apply) |
| Arizona | $100,000 | None |
| Arkansas | $100,000 | 200 |
| California | $500,000 | None |
| Colorado | $100,000 | None |
| Connecticut | $100,000 | 200 (both tests must be met) |
| Delaware | No general sales tax | — |
| District of Columbia | $100,000 | 200 |
| Florida | $100,000 | None |
| Georgia | $100,000 | 200 |
| Hawaii | $100,000 | 200 |
| Idaho | $100,000 | None |
| Illinois | $100,000 | None |
| Indiana | $100,000 | None |
| Iowa | $100,000 | None |
| Kansas | $100,000 | None |
| Kentucky | $100,000 | None (verify current state guidance) |
| Louisiana | $100,000 | None |
| Maine | $100,000 | None |
| Maryland | $100,000 | 200 |
| Massachusetts | $100,000 | None |
| Michigan | $100,000 | 200 |
| Minnesota | $100,000 | 200 |
| Mississippi | $250,000 | None |
| Missouri | $100,000 | None |
| Montana | No general sales tax | — |
| Nebraska | $100,000 | 200 |
| Nevada | $100,000 | 200 |
| New Hampshire | No general sales tax | — |
| New Jersey | $100,000 | 200 |
| New Mexico | $100,000 | None |
| New York | $500,000 | 100 (both tests must be met) |
| North Carolina | $100,000 | None |
| North Dakota | $100,000 | None |
| Ohio | $100,000 | 200 |
| Oklahoma | $100,000 | None |
| Oregon | No general sales tax | — |
| Pennsylvania | $100,000 | None |
| Rhode Island | $100,000 | 200 |
| South Carolina | $100,000 | None |
| South Dakota | $100,000 | None |
| Tennessee | $100,000 | None |
| Texas | $500,000 | None |
| Utah | $100,000 | None |
| Vermont | $100,000 | 200 |
| Virginia | $100,000 | 200 |
| Washington | $100,000 | None |
| West Virginia | $100,000 | 200 |
| Wisconsin | $100,000 | None |
| Wyoming | $100,000 | None |
Source chart compiled August 1, 2026. Kentucky's transaction test was removed effective August 1, 2026 according to current secondary reporting; confirm the current Kentucky Department of Revenue rule before relying on this row. Threshold rules and measurement periods should be verified against each state's official guidance.
Common mistakes when applying thresholds
- Using the wrong measurement period (current year versus prior year or another defined period).
- Assuming marketplace sales are always excluded or always included in threshold calculations.
- Treating the threshold as the date tax collection begins without checking the state’s effective-date rule.
- Ignoring physical nexus from inventory, employees, contractors, or other activities.
- Assuming nexus means all products or services are taxable.
- Failing to track refunds, exempt transactions, or gross sales consistently.
What to do when you approach a threshold
- Review state-level sales at least monthly or quarterly based on your growth and risk.
- Keep direct sales separate from marketplace-facilitated sales in your records.
- Check official guidance for the state’s threshold and effective date.
- Document your conclusion and the source date.
- If you discover historical exposure, evaluate the options before contacting a state.
Important limitation
This reference chart is for general educational purposes and is not individualized tax advice. State laws and administrative guidance change, and a business’s exact obligations depend on its facts. Confirm thresholds with the relevant state department of revenue before registering or deciding not to register.
Sources and further reading
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