Kansas Sales Tax Rate Table
Kansas statewide sales tax rate: 6.50%. Local governments in Kansas may add their own sales tax on top of the state rate, so the total rate you charge depends on the address of the sale. Combined state and local rates average about 8.71%. Kansas’s sales tax is administered by the Kansas Department of Revenue.
Rates reviewed August 2026. State rates reflect statutory rates in effect as of July 1, 2026. Local rates change frequently — always confirm the rate for the exact delivery address before you file.
Kansas Sales Tax Rates at a Glance
| Statewide sales tax rate | 6.50% |
|---|---|
| Local sales taxes | Yes — up to 4.25% additional |
| Average local rate | 2.21% |
| Average combined rate | 8.71% |
| Administered by | Kansas Department of Revenue |
| Registration document | Kansas sales tax registration certificate |
| Rate data reviewed | August 2026 |
How Local Sales Tax Works in Kansas
Kansas cities and counties both levy sales tax on top of the 6.5% state rate, and special taxing districts covering shopping centres and redevelopment areas can add more. That is why two stores a short distance apart can charge noticeably different rates.
Which Kansas Rate Should You Charge?
Kansas is destination-sourced and a Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement member, so the rate is determined by where the customer takes delivery.
What Kansas Taxes — and What It Doesn’t
Kansas completed the phase-out of its state sales tax on groceries, so food for home consumption is no longer taxed at the state rate, although local rates may still apply. Prescription drugs are exempt and most professional services are untaxed.
Look Up an Exact Kansas Sales Tax Rate
Publishing a fixed list of every Kansas city and county rate would be out of date within weeks, so we do not reproduce one here. The Department of Revenue publishes a jurisdiction rate list and an address-based lookup showing state, county, city and special district components. Open the official Kansas Department of Revenue website at www.ksrevenue.gov and use its rate lookup for the exact delivery address.
Registering to Collect Sales Tax in Kansas
Before you can legally charge Kansas sales tax you need to be registered with the Kansas Department of Revenue and hold a Kansas sales tax registration certificate. Our sales tax application service files the paperwork for you. See the Kansas sales tax application page for what Kansas asks for.
Ready to register in Kansas? Apply for your Kansas sales tax permit online – it only takes a few minutes.
Kansas Sales Tax Rate FAQs
What is the sales tax rate in Kansas?
The Kansas statewide rate is 6.50%. With local taxes added, the total rate at a given address is typically higher — the average combined rate is about 8.71% and local add-ons can reach 4.25%.
Do I need a permit before I collect sales tax in Kansas?
Yes. Collecting sales tax without a valid Kansas sales tax registration certificate is not permitted in Kansas. Register first, then start charging tax. You can apply for your Kansas sales tax permit here.
Do remote and online sellers have to collect Kansas sales tax?
Generally yes, once you cross Kansas’s economic nexus threshold or have a physical presence in the state. Marketplace facilitators such as Amazon and Etsy usually collect on their own sales, but sales through your own website normally remain your responsibility. See our sales tax registration overview for how nexus works.
How often do Kansas sales tax rates change?
The statewide rate changes rarely — local rates change far more often, frequently on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October. Confirm the current rate with the Kansas Department of Revenue before filing a return.
Sales Tax Rates in Other States
Compare every state on our state sales and use tax rate hub, or check a neighbouring state:
- Missouri sales tax rate table
- Nebraska sales tax rate table
- Oklahoma sales tax rate table
- Colorado sales tax rate table
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