The Missouri state sales tax rate is 4.225% in 2026. When county and city taxes are added, the combined rate ranges from 4.225% in areas with no local additions up to 10.85% in the highest-taxed jurisdictions. The most populated areas of Missouri — including Jackson County — have a combined rate of 8.35%.
Missouri taxes groceries at a reduced 1.225% state rate. Kansas City and St. Louis have some of the highest combined rates in the state due to multiple layers of local taxation.
💡 Quick Reference: $100 purchase in Missouri at the average combined rate costs approximately $107.54 after tax. Use the calculator above to find the exact amount for any county or city in Missouri.
Groceries in Missouri are taxed at 1.225% state rate. Clothing purchases are taxable at full rate. Prescription drugs and medical devices are generally exempt from sales tax in Missouri, as they are in most US states.
Common Missouri Sales Tax Exemptions
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Prescription Medicine
Prescription drugs are fully exempt from Missouri sales tax.
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Grocery Food
Unprepared groceries are taxed at 1.225% state rate in Missouri.
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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 Missouri.
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Clothing
Clothing is taxable at full rate in Missouri.
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Textbooks
Textbooks for educational use are often exempt or reduced rate.
How Does Missouri Sales Tax Work?
Sales tax in Missouri is collected at the point of purchase by retailers and remitted to the Missouri Department of Revenue. The total rate you pay is the sum of the Missouri state rate (4.225%) plus any applicable county and city rates in your location.
Businesses with a physical presence in Missouri — including offices, warehouses, or employees — have sales tax nexus and must collect and remit Missouri sales tax. Since the 2018 Supreme Court ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair, remote sellers with $100,000+ in Missouri annual sales or 200+ Missouri transactions must also register and collect Missouri sales tax even without a physical presence.
📅 Missouri 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 Missouri Department of Revenue based on your sales volume. File and pay online through the Missouri state tax portal.
The Missouri state sales tax rate is 4.225% in 2026. With county and city additions, combined rates range from 4.225% to 10.85% depending on your location. The most common combined rate in populated Missouri counties is around 7.54%. Use the calculator above to find the exact rate for your specific county and city.
Groceries in Missouri are taxed at 1.225% state rate. 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 Missouri sales tax, multiply your purchase amount by the combined rate (as a decimal). For example, a $200 purchase in Jackson County at 8.35%: $200 × 0.835 = $16.70 in sales tax, making the total $216.70. Or simply use the free Missouri sales tax calculator at the top of this page.
Yes, if you meet Missouri’s economic nexus threshold. Remote sellers must collect and remit Missouri sales tax if they have $100,000 or more in Missouri sales or 200+ separate Missouri 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 Missouri.
Most services are not subject to Missouri sales tax, which primarily applies to the sale of tangible personal property. However, certain services are taxable in Missouri — including some digital services, repair services, and services that are inseparable from a taxable product. Consult the Missouri Department of Revenue or a tax professional for guidance on specific service types.
The highest combined sales tax rate in Missouri is 10.85%, which occurs in areas with the maximum local tax additions on top of the 4.225% state base rate. The lowest rate is the state base rate of 4.225% in areas with no local taxes. See the county-by-county table above for the exact rate in each area of Missouri.