Missouri Sales Tax Rate Table
Missouri statewide sales tax rate: 4.23%. Local governments in Missouri 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 8.44%. Missouri’s sales tax is administered by the Missouri 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.
Missouri Sales Tax Rates at a Glance
| Statewide sales tax rate | 4.23% Statutory rate is 4.225%. |
|---|---|
| Local sales taxes | Yes — up to 6.25% additional |
| Average local rate | 4.22% |
| Average combined rate | 8.44% |
| Administered by | Missouri Department of Revenue |
| Registration document | Missouri Retail Sales Tax License |
| Rate data reviewed | August 2026 |
How Local Sales Tax Works in Missouri
Missouri layers county, city and special district taxes on a low 4.225% state rate, and community improvement districts and transportation development districts covering individual shopping centres can push a single address well above its neighbours. Local add-ons reach above 6% in the highest jurisdictions.
Which Missouri Rate Should You Charge?
Missouri generally sources in-state retail sales to the seller’s location, while sales delivered into Missouri from outside the state are sourced to the delivery address. Missouri now requires remote sellers over the economic nexus threshold to register and collect.
What Missouri Taxes — and What It Doesn’t
Groceries for home consumption are taxed at a reduced state rate rather than exempted, and local rates still apply. Prescription drugs are exempt and most services are untaxed.
Look Up an Exact Missouri Sales Tax Rate
Publishing a fixed list of every Missouri city and county rate would be out of date within weeks, so we do not reproduce one here. The Department of Revenue provides a sales tax rate lookup by address and publishes a quarterly rate table including special district levies. Open the official Missouri Department of Revenue website at dor.mo.gov and use its rate lookup for the exact delivery address.
Registering to Collect Sales Tax in Missouri
Before you can legally charge Missouri sales tax you need to be registered with the Missouri Department of Revenue and hold a Missouri Retail Sales Tax License. Our sales tax application service files the paperwork for you. See the Missouri sales tax application page for what Missouri asks for.
Ready to register in Missouri? Apply for your Missouri sales tax permit online – it only takes a few minutes.
Missouri Sales Tax Rate FAQs
What is the sales tax rate in Missouri?
The Missouri statewide rate is 4.23%. With local taxes added, the total rate at a given address is typically higher — the average combined rate is about 8.44% and local add-ons can reach 6.25%.
Do I need a permit before I collect sales tax in Missouri?
Yes. Collecting sales tax without a valid Missouri Retail Sales Tax License is not permitted in Missouri. Register first, then start charging tax. You can apply for your Missouri sales tax permit here.
Do remote and online sellers have to collect Missouri sales tax?
Generally yes, once you cross Missouri’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 Missouri 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 Missouri 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:
- Kansas sales tax rate table
- Iowa sales tax rate table
- Illinois sales tax rate table
- Arkansas sales tax rate table
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