Sales Tax for Missouri (2026)
Missouri (MO) Key Facts
State Sales Tax Rate
4.225%
Has State Sales Tax
Yes
Local Taxes May Apply
Yes
Tax Type
Sales and use tax
How This Calculator Works in Missouri
This calculator estimates the Missouri sales tax on your purchase amount using the state rate of 4.225%. Enter your purchase price to see the tax amount and total cost.
Missouri Overview
Missouri's 4.225% state sales tax rate is moderate, but local taxes from cities, counties, and special districts push combined rates above 10% in some areas. Groceries are taxed at a reduced 1.225% state rate (with full local taxes on top), and the state offers a back-to-school sales tax holiday each August.
How Missouri Compares
Missouri's sales tax rate of 4.225% compares to Illinois at 6.25% and Kansas at 6.5%. Combined with local rates, the effective sales tax burden varies by location.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6.25% | Illinois has a sales tax rate of 6.25%. |
| Kansas | 6.5% | Kansas has a sales tax rate of 6.5%. |
| Arkansas | 6.5% | Arkansas has a sales tax rate of 6.5%. |
Missouri's sales tax rate of 4.225% compares to a national average of approximately 5.10%. This is below the national average.
Tips for Missouri Residents
- 1Missouri's 4.225% state rate is relatively low, but local taxes from cities, counties, and special districts push combined rates above 10% in some areas.
- 2Groceries are taxed at a reduced state rate of 1.225% in Missouri, but local taxes still apply, so the total on food is typically 3-5%.
- 3Missouri holds a back-to-school sales tax holiday in August for clothing, computers, and school supplies.
- 4Vehicle purchases in Missouri are subject to a 4.225% state sales tax but local taxes vary by where you register, not where you buy.
- 5Kansas City and St. Louis both have combined rates around 9-10% due to extensive local tax overlays.