Delaware Grocery Tax (2026)

Permitted: No state or local sales tax at all, so groceries are never taxed at the register.

PermittedVerified Jul 5, 2026

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Official source: revenue.delaware.gov →

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Grocery Tax in states bordering Delaware

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

MarylandPermitted
Grocery/market food sold for off-premises consumption by a substantial grocery or market business is exempt, including snack food. Taxable: prepared or heated food, and items Maryland law does not treat as food — soft drinks, bottled water, candy/confectionery, and alcohol.
Verified Jul 12, 2026 · Source: marylandcomptroller.gov · Full Maryland rule →
New JerseyPermitted
Most food sold as grocery items is exempt from sales tax; candy, soft drinks, and prepared food are taxable.
Verified Jul 16, 2026 · Source: nj.gov · Full New Jersey rule →
PennsylvaniaPermitted
Food that is not ready-to-eat (groceries), along with candy and gum, is exempt from the 6% sales tax. Ready-to-eat/prepared food and food sold by a caterer or eating establishment are taxable.
Verified Jul 18, 2026 · Source: pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →

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