
Combined sales tax rate
7%
City of Cedar Rapids, Linn County (Local Option Sales Tax)
What makes up the rate
- State6%
- Local (statewide)1%
Sales tax calculator
Tax $7.00 · Total $107.00
Good to know
- 6% state + 1% Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) in the Linn County portion of Cedar Rapids, in effect since 04/01/2009 with sunset 06/30/2034 per Iowa DOR jurisdiction status effective July 1, 2026.
- The small Johnson County portion of Cedar Rapids has no LOST (6%).
Cedar Rapids vs nearby cities
- Cedar Rapids7%
- Des Moines7%
Other Local City Network guides in the same state, nearest first.
Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Cedar Rapids?
7% for most purchases, effective April 1, 2009, per the Iowa DOR Local Option Rates and Sunsets ('Status of All Juris Jul1, 2026', updated 06/18/2026).
What makes up the Cedar Rapids sales tax?
State 6%, Local (statewide) 1%.
How much tax is on a $100 purchase in Cedar Rapids?
$7.00 on a $100 purchase, for a total of $107.00.
Where does this rate come from?
Iowa DOR Local Option Rates and Sunsets ('Status of All Juris Jul1, 2026', updated 06/18/2026). Rates can differ at some addresses (special districts) and for some items; check the official source for a specific address.
Source: Iowa DOR Local Option Rates and Sunsets ('Status of All Juris Jul1, 2026', updated 06/18/2026), effective April 1, 2009; checked 2026-11-07. Not tax advice.