Missouri Sales Tax Calculator 2026

St. Louis City 10.35% · Kansas City 8.975% · Springfield 8.1% · MO base 4.225%

Missouri has a low 4.225% state rate but some cities add aggressively. St. Louis City reaches 10.35% — one of the highest in the US. Kansas City is 8.975%, Springfield 8.1%. Missouri has a complex multi-layer local tax structure. Groceries are taxed at a reduced 1.225% state rate.

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Missouri combined rates by city — 2026 reference

St. Louis
St. Louis City County · State 4.225% + City/Special Districts 6.125%
10.35%
Kansas City
Jackson County · State 4.225% + County/City 4.75%
8.975%
Springfield
Greene County · State 4.225% + County/City 3.875%
8.1%
Columbia
Boone County · State 4.225% + County/City 4.5%
8.725%
Independence
Jackson County · State 4.225% + County/City 4.75%
8.975%
Lee's Summit
Jackson County · State 4.225% + County/City 4.75%
8.975%
O'Fallon
St. Charles County · State 4.225% + County/City 3.725%
7.95%
St. Joseph
Buchanan County · State 4.225% + County/City 4.75%
8.975%
St. Charles
St. Charles County · State 4.225% + County/City 4.225%
8.45%
Joplin
Jasper County · State 4.225% + County/City 4.375%
8.6%

ZIP and district rules can differ. Verify on Missouri Dept. of Revenue.

State rate: 4.225%

Avg combined: 8.29%

Economic nexus: $100,000 in sales OR 200 transactions in Missouri

Filing: Monthly, Quarterly, or Annual

How Missouri Sales Tax Works

Missouri's 4.225% state rate is one of the lowest base rates in the US, but cities and special districts stack additional taxes. St. Louis City reaches 10.35% with multiple overlapping city, district, and CID taxes. Kansas City metro runs 8.975%. Missouri also applies a reduced 1.225% state rate on groceries.

St. Louis Sales Tax — Why So High?

St. Louis City (legally separate from St. Louis County) has accumulated one of the highest combined rates of any major US city at ~10.35%. The excess over the 4.225% state rate comes from city tax, special taxing districts, Community Improvement Districts, and transportation authorities — each adding small amounts that total over 6%.

Often taxable in Missouri

General merchandise
Electronics
Clothing
Restaurant meals

Common exemptions

Groceries taxed at reduced 1.225% state rate
Prescription drugs
Medical equipment

Missouri sales tax — frequently asked questions

What is the Missouri sales tax rate in 2026?

Missouri's state rate is 4.225%. With local additions, rates vary widely — St. Louis City 10.35%, Kansas City 8.975%, Springfield 8.1%, rural Missouri 5.5%–6.5%.

What is the St. Louis sales tax rate?

St. Louis City has a combined rate of approximately 10.35%, reflecting Missouri's 4.225% state rate plus 6.125% in city, district, and special taxation authority additions.

Does Missouri tax groceries?

Missouri taxes groceries at a reduced 1.225% state rate, not the full 4.225%. Local taxes may still apply on grocery purchases.

Disclaimer: Rates are for informational and educational purposes and may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the official Missouri revenue authority or a qualified professional before filing or making business decisions.