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Kansas sales tax rate and guide (2026)

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Kansas’s state sales tax rate is 6.5%. Local taxes add up to 4.85% more, so the rate you charge runs from 6.5% to 11.35%, depending on where you deliver.

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Kansas state rate

6.5%

State 6.5%Local up to 4.85%

Combined rate
6.5% to 11.35%
Most common
8.5%31 of 124 cities
Remote sellers collect after
$100,000in sales a year
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Sales tax$7.50on $100.00 · total $107.50
Taxable7.5% combined rate
  • KansasState · 6.5%$6.50
  • Sedgwick CountyCounty · 1%$1.00

General merchandise delivered to Wichita, KS 67201.

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Kansas sales tax at a glance

Rates

State rate
6.5%
Local rates
Up to 4.85%
Combined rates
6.5% to 11.35%
Most common
8.5%, in 31 of 124 cities

Selling into Kansas

Economic nexus
$100,000 in sales a year
Sourcing
Destination-based: the rate where the customer takes delivery. Cities and counties add their own local tax.
SaaS
Exempt
Shipping
Not taxable

Registering and filing

Returns due
The 25th of the following month
Filing schedule
Monthly, quarterly or annual

Sales tax rates in Kansas’s largest cities

All 124 cities
Sales tax rates in the largest Kansas cities
CityCountyBreakdownRate
WichitaSedgwick CountyState 6.5%Sedgwick County 1%7.5%
Overland ParkJohnson CountyState 6.5%Johnson County 1.475%Overland Park 1.375%9.35%
Kansas CityWyandotte CountyState 6.5%Wyandotte County 1%Kansas City 1.625%9.125%
OlatheJohnson CountyState 6.5%Johnson County 1.475%Olathe 1.5%9.475%
TopekaShawnee CountyState 6.5%Shawnee County 1.35%Topeka 1.5%9.35%
LawrenceDouglas CountyState 6.5%Douglas County 1.25%Lawrence 1.6%Lawrence Ku Gateway Cid And Star 2%11.35%
LenexaJohnson CountyState 6.5%Johnson County 1.475%Lenexa 1.375%9.35%
DerbySedgwick CountyState 6.5%Sedgwick County 1%Derby 1%8.5%
Junction CityGeary CountyState 6.5%Geary County 1.25%Junction City 2%9.75%
HaysEllis CountyState 6.5%Ellis County 0.5%Hays 2.25%9.25%
PittsburgCrawford CountyState 6.5%Crawford County 1%Pittsburg 1.5%9%
Arkansas CityCowley CountyState 6.5%Arkansas City 2%8.5%
Spring HillJohnson CountyState 6.5%Johnson County 1.475%Spring Hill 1.5%9.475%
Park CitySedgwick CountyState 6.5%Sedgwick County 1%Park City 1%8.5%
ChanuteNeosho CountyState 6.5%Neosho County 1.75%Chanute 1.25%9.5%
IndependenceMontgomery CountyState 6.5%Independence 3%9.5%
PrattPratt CountyState 6.5%Pratt County 1.75%Pratt 0.75%9%
UlyssesGrant CountyState 6.5%Ulysses 2%8.5%
Rose HillButler CountyState 6.5%Rose Hill 1%7.5%
OsawatomieMiami CountyState 6.5%Miami County 1.5%Osawatomie 1.75%9.75%
FairwayJohnson CountyState 6.5%Johnson County 1.475%Fairway 2%9.975%
Clay CenterClay CountyState 6.5%Clay County 1%Clay Center 2%9.5%
HugotonStevens CountyState 6.5%Stevens County 1%Hugoton 1.5%9%
HoltonJackson CountyState 6.5%Jackson County 1.65%Holton 0.75%8.9%

What’s taxable in Kansas?

The tax on a $100 sale in Wichita.

Everyday goods

  • General merchandise67% taxable$7.50
  • Clothing67% taxable$7.50
  • Clothing accessories67% taxable$7.50
  • Personal care products67% taxable$7.50
  • Feminine hygiene products67% taxable$7.50
  • Children’s diapers67% taxable$7.50
  • Pet food67% taxable$7.50

Food and drink

  • Groceries (food for home)33% taxable$1.00
  • Prepared food67% taxable$7.50
  • Candy33% taxable$1.00
  • Snack food33% taxable$1.00
  • Soft drinks33% taxable$1.00
  • Bottled water33% taxable$1.00
  • Juice (70–99% juice)33% taxable$1.00
  • Dietary supplements33% taxable$1.00

Health

  • Prescription drugsExempt$0
  • Over-the-counter drugs67% taxable$7.50

Software and digital

  • SaaS (consumer)Exempt$0
  • SaaS (business)Exempt$0
  • AI softwareExempt$0
  • Downloaded software67% taxable$7.50
  • Digital productsExempt$0
  • eBooksExempt$0
  • Streaming subscriptions67% taxable$7.50
  • Data processingExempt$0

Services

  • General servicesExempt$0
  • Repair of goodsExempt$0
  • InstallationExempt$0
  • Optional warranties67% taxable$7.50

How Kansas rates vary

Every sale pays the 6.5% state rate. Cities, counties and special districts add up to 4.85% more, so the rate depends on the delivery address.

Kansas rate changes since 2023

24cities changed their rate
19went up
5went down
100didn’t change
Kansas cities whose sales tax rate changed since 2023
City2023TodayChangeChanged in
Lawrence9.3%11.35%↑ 2.05%2025, 2026
Herington9%10.25%↑ 1.25%2024, 2026
Park City7.5%8.5%↑ 1%2024
Lakin7.5%8.5%↑ 1%2025
Towanda7.5%8.5%↑ 1%2026
Benton7.5%8.5%↑ 1%2024
Derby8%8.5%↑ 0.5%2025
Osage City9.5%9%↓ 0.5%2026
Carbondale10%9.5%↓ 0.5%2026
Lyndon9.5%9%↓ 0.5%2025
Galva8%8.5%↑ 0.5%2026
Russell Springs8%8.5%↑ 0.5%2025
Overbrook9%8.5%↓ 0.5%2026
Scranton9%8.5%↓ 0.5%2026
Offerle7.5%7.875%↑ 0.375%2025
Overland Park9.1%9.35%↑ 0.25%2024
Holton8.65%8.9%↑ 0.25%2026
Chapman9%9.25%↑ 0.25%2024
Hoyt7.9%8.15%↑ 0.25%2026
Woodbine8%8.25%↑ 0.25%2024
Circleville7.9%8.15%↑ 0.25%2026
Netawaka7.9%8.15%↑ 0.25%2026
Soldier7.9%8.15%↑ 0.25%2026
Manchester8%8.25%↑ 0.25%2024

Kansas sales tax due dates for 2026

Returns are due the 25th of the month after each period. A due date on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day.

Monthly
PeriodDue
January 2026February 25
February 2026March 25
March 2026April 27
April 2026May 25
May 2026June 25
June 2026July 27
July 2026August 25
August 2026September 25
September 2026October 26
October 2026November 25
November 2026December 25
December 2026January 25 2027
Quarterly
PeriodDue
Q1 (January–March) 2026April 27
Q2 (April–June) 2026July 27
Q3 (July–September) 2026October 26
Q4 (October–December) 2026January 25 2027
Annual
PeriodDue
2026January 25 2027

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Kansas sales tax guide

Nexus, registration, collecting and filing.

Collecting sales tax in Kansas can seem daunting, but it’s critical to running a compliant and successful business.

In this Kansas sales tax guide, we’ll explain how to calculate sales tax for counties and cities across the state and explore your eligibility to collect sales tax.

We’ll also introduce a trusted solution to ensure compliance and a streamlined sales tax process from start to finish.

Collecting Kansas Sales Tax from Customers

Let’s explore how you can collect Kansas state sales tax.

Do I Have to Collect Kansas Sales Tax from Customers?

In general, sales tax in Kansas is due on transactions where you:

  • Rent, sell, or lease out tangible personal property, including the sale or furnishing of utilities in Kansas;
  • Charge for labor services to install, apply, repair, service, alter, or maintain tangible personal property; or
  • Sell admissions to amusement and entertainment services, including admissions to state, county, district, and local fairs.

What Creates Sales Tax Nexus in Kansas?

You have sales tax nexus in Kansas if you meet one of the following conditions:

  • Economic Nexus: Out-of-state businesses whose gross sales in Kansas exceed $100,000 in the current or previous year.
  • Physical Nexus: Businesses with an office or warehouse in Kansas.
  • Delivery: Businesses that use company vehicles or contract carriers other than interstate common carriers to deliver products in the state.
  • Employees: Businesses that have sales or service representatives in the state.

Learn more about sales tax nexus and when you’re required to collect sales tax.

Do I Have to Collect Sales Tax from Kansas Customers if I Sell on Amazon, Walmart, eBay, or Etsy?

No.

Kansas has a marketplace facilitator law. This means marketplaces like Etsy or Amazon should collect sales tax on behalf of third-party sellers on their platforms. A marketplace facilitator who doesn’t meet the $100,000 threshold doesn’t have to register, collect, and remit Kansas tax.

But if you have sales tax nexus in Kansas, you still need to collect sales tax on your other non-marketplace Kansas sales.

Taxable Products in Kansas

The state of Kansas imposes a sales tax on most tangible personal property and services, including groceries.

Here’s a detailed run-down of the items taxed in Kansas.

Are Groceries Taxable in Kansas?

No, grocery items are not taxable at the state level in Kansas. However, local sales tax can still apply.

Is Clothing Taxable in Kansas?

Yes, clothing is subject to sales tax in Kansas.

Are Digital Products Taxable in Kansas?

Kansas doesn’t usually tax electronic downloads of digital products, like movies, music, or videos.

Is Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Taxable in Kansas?

Kansas does not tax a transaction involving obtaining remote access to external computer software and equipment via the internet or other electronic means when the user does not have control or possessory rights to the software or equipment.

SaaS is a service that provides electronic access to computer software or equipment, where the user does not have control over it. For this reason, SaaS is exempt from sales tax.

Are Services Taxable in Kansas?

Kansas sales tax applies only to services such as installing, applying, altering, repairing, servicing, or maintaining tangible personal property.

Tax-Exempt Items

Some items that enjoy sales tax exemption in Kansas are:

  • Ingredients or component parts, like paper and ink for publishing newspapers, that are part of a finished product to be sold to the final consumer.
  • Aircraft sales, parts, and repair services for aircraft used in interstate or foreign commerce.
  • Drugs and pharmaceuticals sold to veterinarians.
  • Medical supplies and durable medical equipment purchased by a nonprofit skilled nursing home.
  • Machinery and equipment for farming.
  • Seeds, chemicals, and services purchased to prevent soil erosion on agricultural land.

How to Register for a Kansas Sales Tax Permit

You can register for a sales tax permit online via the Department of Revenue website. You can also register offline by submitting the Business Tax Application.

Learn how to register for a seller’s permit in every US state.

Do I Need a Kansas Sales Tax License if I’m Only a Wholesaler?

Sales to wholesalers and other non-final consumers are exempt from sales tax but must be supported by a valid exemption certificate.

Do I Need a Kansas Seller’s Permit if I Only Sell Temporarily in the State?

Yes. Kansas requires anyone who sells taxable products and services to register, collect, and submit sales tax, even if it’s just once a year.

How to Collect Sales Tax in Kansas

Kansas is a destination-based sales tax sourcing state.

This means that when you make a taxable retail sale to a customer in Kansas, you must apply the sales tax rate based on the buyer’s shipping address.

Should You Collect Sales Tax on Shipping Charges in Kansas?

Kansas imposes a sales tax on the gross receipts from the sale of tangible personal property and enumerated services. Separately stated delivery charges, such as shipping, are excluded from the sales price and exempt from sales tax.

Find out more about sales tax on shipping in every state in the United States.

How to File and Pay Sales Tax in Kansas

There are multiple ways to file and pay sales tax in Kansas:

  • File online: Use the Kansas Department of Revenue Customer Service Center to file single and multiple jurisdiction sales and use tax returns.
  • File by mail: You can use Form ST-36 for multiple jurisdiction filers and file and pay through the mail.
  • Let Zamp handle your Kansas sales tax filing and remittance so you won’t have to deal with sales tax returns ever again!

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What is the sales tax rate in Kansas?

The Kansas state sales tax rate is 6.5%. Cities, counties and special districts add up to 4.85% more in the 124 cities we checked, so the combined rate runs from 6.5% to 11.35%. The most common combined rate is 8.5%.

What is the sales tax rate in Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City and Olathe?

Wichita: 7.5%. Overland Park: 9.35%. Kansas City: 9.125%. Olathe: 9.475%. Rates can differ by street address inside a city, so check the exact address with the calculator.

Do I have to collect Kansas sales tax if my business is in another state?

Yes, once your sales into Kansas pass $100,000 in the previous or current calendar year (economic nexus), or if you have a physical presence there, such as staff, inventory or an office. You then register with the Kansas Department of Revenue, collect tax on taxable sales to Kansas buyers and file returns.

Is SaaS taxable in Kansas?

No. Software as a service isn’t subject to sales tax in Kansas.

Are groceries and clothing taxed in Kansas?

Groceries (food for home) are partly taxable (33% of the price) in Kansas. Clothing is partly taxable (67% of the price). Prepared food, candy and soft drinks follow their own rules; the table above shows each category.

Is shipping taxable in Kansas?

No. Separately stated shipping charges aren’t taxed in Kansas.

Has the Kansas sales tax rate changed recently?

The state rate hasn’t changed, but 24 of the 124 cities we checked have a different combined rate than in July 2023, including Overland Park (9.1% to 9.35%), Lawrence (9.3% to 11.35%), Derby (8% to 8.5%).

Which rate do I charge: my location or my customer’s?

Destination-based: the rate where the customer takes delivery. Cities and counties add their own local tax. A seller based in Kansas charges the rate where the sale is made for most in-state sales; a remote seller charges the rate at the buyer’s address.

What is use tax?

Use Tax is charged on items purchased from other states and used in Kansas without paying sales tax or when the other state’s tax rate is lower than Kansas’s 6.50%.

This tax helps protect Kansas businesses by preventing out-of-state retailers from offering goods tax-free or at lower rates.

I didn’t collect any Kansas sales tax during this period. Do I still need to file a return?

Yes.

Even if you didn’t collect any sales tax during the taxable period, it’s still important to file a “zero” return with the state to stay compliant.

What is the penalty for filing and/or paying Kansas sales tax late?

If a taxpayer fails to file a return or pay the tax on time, they will incur a penalty of 1% of the unpaid tax for each month or part of a month the payment is late, up to a maximum of 24%.

Interest will also accrue as well starting from the due date until the tax is paid in full.

Can I amend a Kansas sales tax return?

You can amend your return using the same form you originally filed. Don’t forget to include an explanation of the changes and clearly indicate the tax period and location being amended.

How often do I need to file and pay sales tax in Kansas?

Kansas requires businesses to pay sales tax semi-monthly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly, depending on the annual sales tax liability.

Sales taxes should be paid by the 25th of the month following the end of the

reporting period. If the 25th lands on a weekend or holiday, the due date is the next business day.

Sources. Kansas Department of Revenue · Kansas Customer Service Center · Zamp Sales Tax API · U.S. Census Bureau. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.

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