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Cannabis Tax Calculator
Enter a purchase amount and your state to see each tax for adult-use buyers and for registered medical patients, the total you pay, and how much of it is tax.
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$0State cannabis tax rates at a glance
| State | Adult-use state taxes | Medical state taxes |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 21.6% | 5.6% |
| Arkansas | No adult-use sales | 10.5% |
| California | 22.25% | 15% |
| Connecticut | 9.35% | None |
| Delaware | 15% | None |
| Illinois | 16.25% | 1% |
| Maine | 14% | 5.5% |
| Maryland | 12% | None |
| Massachusetts | 17% | None |
| Michigan | 16% | 6% |
| Minnesota | 21.875% | None |
| Missouri | 6% | 4% |
| Montana | 20% | 4% |
| Nevada | 14.6% | 4.6% |
| New Jersey | 6.625% | None |
| New Mexico | 19.125% | None |
| New York | 13% | None |
| Ohio | 15.75% | 5.75% |
| Oklahoma | No adult-use sales | 11.5% |
| Pennsylvania | No adult-use sales | None |
| Rhode Island | 20% | 11% |
| Vermont | 20% | None |
Totals are combined state-level percentage taxes. Local taxes and per-weight or potency taxes are not included.
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Common questions
What taxes are charged on cannabis?
Most adult-use states charge a cannabis excise tax on the retail price, plus regular state sales tax and often local taxes. Some states also tax THC potency or weight at wholesale, which shows up in shelf prices.
Do medical patients pay cannabis tax?
It depends on the state. Many states exempt registered patients from the adult-use excise tax, and some exempt them from sales tax too. Others charge patients a lower medical rate.
Why does my receipt not match exactly?
Local taxes vary by city and county, some taxes are built into the shelf price, and stores round differently. Enter your local rate in the local tax box for a closer estimate.
Which state has the highest cannabis tax?
Among the states in this calculator, Minnesota, Arizona, California, Rhode Island and Vermont have some of the highest combined state rates for adult-use buyers.
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Sources
- Marijuana Policy Project: taxes in adult-use states
- Tax Foundation: recreational marijuana taxes by state, 2026
- Missouri Department of Revenue: marijuana taxes
- CT Mirror: Connecticut cannabis taxes for patients
Rates were checked in November 2026 and can change. Local taxes vary by city and county, so use the local tax box for your exact total. This tool is for estimates only and is not tax or legal advice. Reviewed by the Kif editorial team under our editorial policy.
