Jackson County · Missouri
Kansas City, MO sales tax rate
Kansas City spans four counties, and dozens of special taxing districts add up to another 1-2% at specific shopping centers.
Quick answer
The combined sales tax rate in Kansas City, MO is 8.725% as of January 1, 2026 — 4.225% state + 1.25% county + 3.25% city. On a $100 purchase that is $8.73 in tax, for a total of $108.73. Missouri's statewide base is 4.225%.
- Combined rate
- 8.725%
- State share
- 4.225%
- Local share
- 4.5%County + city + districts
- Tax on $100
- $8.73
Calculate Kansas City sales tax
Pre-filled with the Kansas City combined rate.
Sales tax calculator
The full combined rate of 8.725% applies to general merchandise.
Enter a pre-tax amount to see the tax due in Kansas City, MO.
- Pre-tax
- $100
- Sales tax at 8.725%
- $8.73
- Total
- $108.73
Tax is rounded to the nearest cent on the full transaction, which is how most registers compute it. Line-item rounding can differ by a cent or two on long receipts.
Jurisdiction breakdown
Every layer that makes up the combined rate, and how much of the total each one contributes.
| Jurisdiction | Level | Rate | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri state | state | 4.225% | 48% |
| Jackson County | county | 1.25% | 14% |
| City of Kansas City | city | 3.25% | 37% |
| Combined rate | 8.725% |
Kansas City sales tax reference table
Tax due at 8.725% on common purchase amounts.
| Purchase | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.87 | $10.87 |
| $25 | $2.18 | $27.18 |
| $50 | $4.36 | $54.36 |
| $100 | $8.73 | $108.73 |
| $500 | $43.63 | $543.63 |
| $1,000 | $87.25 | $1087.25 |
| $5,000 | $436.25 | $5436.25 |
| $25,000 | $2181.25 | $27181.25 |
Reverse out sales tax
Enter a receipt total and we split the item price from the 8.725% tax collected.
Backing out 8.725% for Kansas City, MO.
- Item price before tax
- $100
- Sales tax collected
- $8.73
What this rate applies to
Missouri publishes the taxable base separately from the rate. Groceries, prescription drugs, clothing and services are treated differently state to state, and several categories in Missouri are taxed at reduced rates or exempt entirely. Kansas City spans four counties, and dozens of special taxing districts add up to another 1-2% at specific shopping centers. Check the Missouri Department of Revenue guidance for the category you are pricing before assuming 8.725% applies.
Kansas City at a glance
- Population
- 508,394
- Median household income
- $63,444
- County
- Jackson County
- ZIP codes covered
- 12
Neighboring districts tax profiles
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