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Kansas Sales Tax
State + average local combined rate, category exemptions, and how it compares to neighbors.
State rate
6.50%
Average combined (state + local)
8.69%
Category exemptions
| Category | Rule | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | Reduced rate | Phased reduction to 0% by 2025; local tax still applies |
| Clothing | Taxed (full rate) | Everyday apparel and footwear. |
| Prescription drugs | Exempt | Prescribed medications dispensed by a licensed pharmacist. |
Example: $100 purchase
- State sales tax only: $6.50
- Combined (state + average local): $8.69
- Total with combined tax: $108.69
Major cities in Kansas
| City | Combined rate | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 7.50% | -1.19% |
| Overland Park | 9.75% | +1.06% |
| Kansas City | 9.75% | +1.06% |
| Topeka | 9.50% | +0.81% |
| Olathe | 9.75% | +1.06% |
Border shopping — vs neighboring states
For larger purchases, driving to a neighbor with lower combined rate can save real money.
| State | State rate | Avg combined | vs KS | Save on $1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas (current) | 6.50% | 8.69% | — | — |
| Nebraska | 5.50% | 6.97% | -1.72% | $17.20 |
| Colorado | 2.90% | 7.82% | -0.87% | $8.70 |
| Missouri | 4.23% | 8.38% | -0.31% | $3.10 |
| Oklahoma | 4.50% | 9.01% | +0.32% | — |
Common questions
- What is the sales tax rate in Kansas?
- Kansas levies a 6.50% state sales tax. With local taxes added, the statewide average combined rate is 8.69%. Actual rate at the register depends on your city and county.
- Does Kansas tax groceries?
- Kansas applies a reduced rate to groceries. Phased reduction to 0% by 2025; local tax still applies
- Does Kansas have a sales tax holiday?
- Kansas does not run an annual sales tax holiday. For tax-free shopping, consider neighboring states with holidays, or use online retailers based in no-sales-tax states (OR, MT, NH, DE) — though use tax may still apply on out-of-state purchases.
- Who collects sales tax in Kansas?
- The Kansas Department of Revenue collects state-level sales tax; counties and cities add local rates that are remitted through the same return. Out-of-state sellers shipping to Kansas must collect if they exceed economic nexus thresholds (typically $100k in sales or 200 transactions).
Full data sources and formulas: /sources.
Estimate only — not tax advice. Local rates vary by city and county — your actual rate at the register may differ from the state average. Category-specific exemptions (groceries, prescription drugs, clothing) and tax holidays change by year; check the Kansas DOR for current rules. All states →
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