Sales Tax Calculator, Missouri
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Missouri has one of the lower state sales tax rates at 4.225%. However, city and county taxes can add significantly, with Kansas City reaching over 10% combined.
Missouri's local tax rates vary enormously. St. Louis City and Kansas City both have high combined rates.
▶US State Sales Tax Rates Reference
| State | State Rate |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 4% |
| Alaska | No tax |
| Arizona | 5.6% |
| Arkansas | 6.5% |
| California | 7.25% |
| Colorado | 2.9% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% |
| Delaware | No tax |
| Florida | 6% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| Idaho | 6% |
| Illinois | 6.25% |
| Indiana | 7% |
| Iowa | 6% |
| Kansas | 6.5% |
| Kentucky | 6% |
| Louisiana | 4.45% |
| Maine | 5.5% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Minnesota | 6.875% |
| Mississippi | 7% |
| Missouri | 4.225% |
| Montana | No tax |
| Nebraska | 5.5% |
| Nevada | 6.85% |
| New Hampshire | No tax |
| New Jersey | 6.625% |
| New Mexico | 4.875% |
| New York | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% |
| North Dakota | 5% |
| Ohio | 5.75% |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% |
| Oregon | No tax |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 7% |
| South Carolina | 6% |
| South Dakota | 4.2% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| Texas | 6.25% |
| Utah | 4.85% |
| Vermont | 6% |
| Virginia | 4.3% |
| Washington | 6.5% |
| West Virginia | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Wyoming | 4% |
| District of Columbia | 6% |
▶Canadian Provincial Tax Rates Reference
| Province / Territory | Tax Type | Combined Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | GST only | 5% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | HST | 15% |
| Northwest Territories | GST only | 5% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 15% |
| Nunavut | GST only | 5% |
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST 9.975% | 14.975% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST 6% | 11% |
| Yukon | GST only | 5% |
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General calculator →Frequently Asked Questions, Sales Tax Calculator in Missouri
What is the Missouri sales tax rate?↓
Missouri has a 4.225% state sales tax. Cities, counties, and special taxing districts add their own rates on top. Kansas City has a combined rate of around 10.1%. St. Louis City is approximately 9.68%. Springfield is about 8.1%. Columbia (home of the University of Missouri) has a combined rate near 7.975%. Missouri has one of the widest ranges of local sales tax variation in the US.
How is food taxed in Missouri?↓
Missouri taxes unprepared food (groceries) at a reduced state rate of 1.225% instead of the full 4.225%. Local sales taxes still apply on top of this reduced state rate, so grocery tax varies by city. In Kansas City, groceries are taxed at around 6.6% combined (1.225% state + local). Prepared food, restaurant meals, and soft drinks are taxed at the full combined rate.
What is exempt from Missouri sales tax?↓
Missouri exempts prescription drugs, most medical equipment, and items purchased for resale. Farm machinery and certain manufacturing equipment are exempt. Services are generally not subject to Missouri sales tax, though some specific services like telecommunications and utilities are taxable. Missouri also has annual back-to-school sales tax holidays for clothing, computers, and school supplies.
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