Note: This article relates to US sales tax charged to ticket buyers, not sales tax charged by Ticket Tailor on our fees to Event Creators. You can find out about our tax charges here.
In the United States, whether you need to charge sales tax on tickets and refund protection depends on the state where your event takes place.
We worked with BDO USA to summarise our understanding of how States in the USA treat tickets and Refund Protection in regards to sales tax.
Tax differs by state due to states defining what they tax differently, and they draw the line in different places between (1) the taxable āadmissionā itself and (2) optional add-ons like refund protection.
Please note, whether you need to pay sales tax at all will be dependent on the size of your business and if you reach economic nexus in the given State. Local sales tax rates and regulations may apply.
State | Tickets subject to State sales tax? | Refund Protection subject to State sales tax? |
Alabama | Yes | Yes |
Alaska | No | No |
Arizona | Yes | Yes |
Arkansas | Yes | No |
California | No | No |
Colorado | Yes | No |
Connecticut | Yes | No |
Delaware | No | No |
Florida | Yes | No |
Georgia | Yes | No |
Hawaii | Yes | No |
Idaho | Yes | No |
Illinois | Yes | No |
Indiana | Yes | Yes |
Iowa | Yes | Yes |
Kansas | Yes | Yes |
Kentucky | Yes | No |
Louisiana | Yes | Yes |
Maine | No | No |
Maryland | Yes | No |
Massachusetts | Yes | No |
Michigan | No | No |
Minnesota | Yes | Yes |
Mississippi | Yes | Yes |
Missouri | Yes | Yes |
Montana | No | No |
Nebraska | Yes | Yes |
Nevada | Yes | No |
New Hampshire | No | No |
New Jersey | Yes | No |
New Mexico | Yes | No |
New York | Yes | No |
North Carolina | Yes | No |
North Dakota | Yes | Yes |
Ohio | No | No |
Oklahoma | Yes | Yes |
Oregon | No | No |
Pennsylvania | Yes | No |
Rhode Island | No | No |
South Carolina | No | Yes |
South Dakota | Yes | Yes |
Tennessee | Yes | Yes |
Texas | Yes | Yes |
Utah | Yes | Yes |
Vermont | Yes | Yes |
Virginia | No | No |
Washington | Yes | No |
West Virginia | Yes | Yes |
Wisconsin | Yes | Yes |
Wyoming | Yes | Yes |
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Report disclaimer
This report summarises our understanding of the facts and assumptions, as well as current tax laws and published tax authorities in effect as of the date of this report (2nd February 2026), which are subject to change. If the facts or assumptions described herein are incorrect or change, or the tax laws change, our conclusions would likewise be subject to change.
Local taxes and special rules may apply (for example, city or county taxes and type of event), and your circumstances can change the outcome.
This information is provided for general guidance only. You should not rely on it as a substitute for professional advice.
Ticket Tailor disclaimer
Ticket Tailor does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. You are solely responsible for determining whether you are required to collect sales tax, identifying the correct tax rate, and ensuring that tax is calculated, collected, reported, and remitted correctly to the relevant tax authorities.
Ticket Tailor provides tools that allow you to configure and collect tax on ticket sales and refund protection where applicable. However, it is your responsibility to confirm your obligations with a qualified tax professional or your local Department of Revenue.
Ticket Tailor is not responsible for any tax liabilities, penalties, interest, or costs that result from your tax settings or tax treatment.