The Kansas state sales tax rate is 6.5% in 2026. When county and city taxes are added, the combined rate ranges from 6.5% in areas with no local additions up to 11.6% in the highest-taxed jurisdictions. The most populated areas of Kansas — including Johnson County — have a combined rate of 9.1%.
Kansas eliminated the state sales tax on groceries in 2024 after years of advocacy. The state still has some of the highest local tax rates in the US, with some cities exceeding 10% combined.
💡 Quick Reference: $100 purchase in Kansas at the average combined rate costs approximately $109.05 after tax. Use the calculator above to find the exact amount for any county or city in Kansas.
Groceries in Kansas are exempt from Kansas state sales tax since 2024. Clothing purchases are taxable at full rate. Prescription drugs and medical devices are generally exempt from sales tax in Kansas, as they are in most US states.
Common Kansas Sales Tax Exemptions
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Prescription Medicine
Prescription drugs are fully exempt from Kansas sales tax.
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Grocery Food
Unprepared groceries are exempt from Kansas state sales tax since 2024 in Kansas.
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Manufacturing Equipment
Equipment used directly in manufacturing is generally exempt.
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Agricultural Supplies
Seeds, livestock, and farm feed are generally exempt in Kansas.
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Clothing
Clothing is taxable at full rate in Kansas.
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Textbooks
Textbooks for educational use are often exempt or reduced rate.
How Does Kansas Sales Tax Work?
Sales tax in Kansas is collected at the point of purchase by retailers and remitted to the Kansas Department of Revenue. The total rate you pay is the sum of the Kansas state rate (6.5%) plus any applicable county and city rates in your location.
Businesses with a physical presence in Kansas — including offices, warehouses, or employees — have sales tax nexus and must collect and remit Kansas sales tax. Since the 2018 Supreme Court ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair, remote sellers with $100,000+ in Kansas annual sales or 200+ Kansas transactions must also register and collect Kansas sales tax even without a physical presence.
📅 Kansas Sales Tax Filing: Returns are typically due on the 20th of the month following the reporting period. Filing frequency (monthly, quarterly, or annual) is assigned by the Kansas Department of Revenue based on your sales volume. File and pay online through the Kansas state tax portal.
The Kansas state sales tax rate is 6.5% in 2026. With county and city additions, combined rates range from 6.5% to 11.6% depending on your location. The most common combined rate in populated Kansas counties is around 9.05%. Use the calculator above to find the exact rate for your specific county and city.
Groceries in Kansas are exempt from Kansas state sales tax since 2024. This applies to unprepared food items purchased at grocery stores. Prepared food (restaurant meals, hot food from a deli counter) is generally taxed at the full combined rate regardless of state grocery exemptions.
To calculate Kansas sales tax, multiply your purchase amount by the combined rate (as a decimal). For example, a $200 purchase in Johnson County at 9.1%: $200 × 0.91 = $18.20 in sales tax, making the total $218.20. Or simply use the free Kansas sales tax calculator at the top of this page.
Yes, if you meet Kansas’s economic nexus threshold. Remote sellers must collect and remit Kansas sales tax if they have $100,000 or more in Kansas sales or 200+ separate Kansas transactions in a calendar year. This applies to all online sellers including Amazon FBA sellers, Shopify stores, and marketplace sellers. Marketplace facilitators like Amazon, Etsy, and eBay collect and remit on behalf of their sellers in Kansas.
Most services are not subject to Kansas sales tax, which primarily applies to the sale of tangible personal property. However, certain services are taxable in Kansas — including some digital services, repair services, and services that are inseparable from a taxable product. Consult the Kansas Department of Revenue or a tax professional for guidance on specific service types.
The highest combined sales tax rate in Kansas is 11.6%, which occurs in areas with the maximum local tax additions on top of the 6.5% state base rate. The lowest rate is the state base rate of 6.5% in areas with no local taxes. See the county-by-county table above for the exact rate in each area of Kansas.