What is the Kansas state sales tax rate?

Kansas's statewide sales tax rate is 6.5% on general merchandise. Cities, counties, and special districts add their own local sales tax on top, so combined rates commonly range from about 7.5% to over 10% depending on where you buy. This calculator lets you add your exact local rate.

Is food taxed in Kansas?

The Kansas state sales tax on groceries was reduced in steps and reached 0% at the start of 2025, so the state no longer taxes qualifying food. However, local city and county sales taxes still apply to groceries, so your receipt may still show some tax on food at the local rate even though the state portion is zero.

How do I find my local Kansas sales tax rate?

Combined rates vary by address because they include county, city, and sometimes special taxing district rates. The Kansas Department of Revenue publishes a jurisdiction rate lookup and a downloadable rate table. Enter the combined local percentage for your location into this calculator to get an accurate total.

Does Kansas charge sales tax on services?

Kansas taxes most retail sales of tangible goods and certain enumerated services, but many professional and personal services are exempt. If you are unsure whether a specific service is taxable, check the Kansas Department of Revenue guidance, because taxability depends on the service category.

Is the state grocery rate really 0% but I still paid tax?

Yes, that is expected. The 0% rate applies only to the state portion of the sales tax on qualifying food. Local jurisdictions can still levy their own sales tax on groceries, so you may pay your city and county rate on food even though the state rate is zero. Set the item type to grocery in this tool to model that.

Kansas Sales Tax Calculator

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This Kansas sales tax calculator combines the 6.5% statewide rate with your local county and city rate to show the exact tax and total on a purchase. It also handles Kansas’s headline change: the state grocery food rate is now 0%, though local taxes can still apply to food. Enter a price, your local rate, and the item type to see the breakdown.

How it works

The combined rate is the state rate plus your local rate, applied to the price:

Combined rate = state rate + local rate Sales tax = price × combined rate Total = price + sales tax

For general merchandise the state rate is 6.5%. For qualifying groceries the state rate is now 0%, so only your local rate applies to food. Local rates (county + city + special districts) commonly add 1% to 4%, pushing combined general rates to roughly 7.5%–10%+.

Notes and tips

Look up your exact combined local rate with the Kansas Department of Revenue jurisdiction tool — rates change by address.
The 0% state grocery rate does not eliminate local tax on food, so a grocery receipt may still show your city/county rate.
Many services are exempt; this tool assumes taxable tangible goods or taxable services.
To find the local-only rate, subtract 6.5% from a known combined general rate for your area.

Worked example

A $200 general-merchandise purchase in an area with a 2.0% combined local rate:

Combined rate = 6.5% + 2.0% = 8.5%
Sales tax = $200 × 8.5% = $17.00
Total = $217.00

The same $200 in groceries (state 0% + local 2.0%) is taxed only $4.00, for a $204.00 total.

Note: Estimate only. Combined rates vary by exact location and item taxability. Verify with the Kansas Department of Revenue (ksrevenue.gov).