Sales Tax in Independence, Missouri in 2024

The combined sales tax rate for Independence, Missouri ranges from 8.10%-10.35%. This is your total sales tax rate when you combine the Missouri state tax (4.23%), the county sales tax (1.13%-1.38%) the Independence city sales tax (2.63%), and the special tax (0.13%-2.13%).

We'll walk you through how the sales tax rate is determined for Independence and address some common questions you may have. We'll also cover how to collect, audit, and remit sales tax in Independence.

Plus, we’ll share the best solution that will ensure you are always compliant across the entire sales tax lifecycle.

Disclaimer: Our sales tax data is updated on a quarterly basis.

Independence Sales Tax Rate 2024

Independence is located in Missouri, United States. Its minimum sales tax rate is 8.10%, and its maximum sales tax rate is 10.35%. These rates include local and state sales tax rates.

Here is how the Independence sales tax rates breaks down:

Tax Jurisdiction	Min. Rate	Max. Rate
State Tax	4.23%	4.23%
County Tax	1.13%	1.38%
City Tax	2.63%	2.63%
Special Tax	0.13%	2.13%
Combined Rate	8.10%	10.35%

County Sales Tax in Independence

Independence overlaps with 2 counties in Missouri. Below, you can see the county sales tax rates for each one:

County	Sales Tax Rate
Clay County	1.13%
Jackson County	1.38%

Sales Tax Rates in Independence by Zip Codes and Districts

Let’s see the sales tax rates in Independence broken down by zip codes and districts:

District	Zip Codes	Combined Sales Tax Rate
CLAY COUNTY|INDEPENDENCE CITY (CLAY COUNTY)|KANSAS CITY ZDD	64054, 64053, 64161	8.10%
JACKSON COUNTY|INDEPENDENCE CITY (JACKSON COUNTY)|KANSAS CITY ZDD	64055, 64015, 64056, 64125, 64054, 64053, 64052, 64064, 64161, 64129, 64058, 64016, 64050, 64133, 64029, 64057	8.35%
JACKSON COUNTY|INDEPENDENCE CITY (JACKSON COUNTY)|39TH STREET TDD|KANSAS CITY ZDD	64055, 64015, 64057	8.48%
JACKSON COUNTY|INDEPENDENCE CITY (JACKSON COUNTY)|NOLAND ROAD CID|KANSAS CITY ZDD	64055, 64136, 64050	9.10%
JACKSON COUNTY|INDEPENDENCE CITY (JACKSON COUNTY)|INDEPENDENCE EVENTS CTR CID|KANSAS CITY ZDD	64055, 64015, 64064	9.35%
JACKSON COUNTY|INDEPENDENCE CITY (JACKSON COUNTY)|NOLAND FASHION SQUARE CID|KANSAS CITY ZDD	64055	9.35%
JACKSON COUNTY|INDEPENDENCE CITY (JACKSON COUNTY)|23RD & STERLING CID|KANSAS CITY ZDD	64052	9.35%
JACKSON COUNTY|INDEPENDENCE CITY (JACKSON COUNTY)|MARKETPLACE SHOPPING CENTER CID|KANSAS CITY ZDD	64055	9.35%
JACKSON COUNTY|INDEPENDENCE CITY (JACKSON COUNTY)|ARROWHEAD CID|KANSAS CITY ZDD	64056	9.35%
JACKSON COUNTY|INDEPENDENCE CITY (JACKSON COUNTY)|ENGLEWOOD CID|KANSAS CITY ZDD	64052	9.35%
JACKSON COUNTY|INDEPENDENCE CITY (JACKSON COUNTY)|INDEPENDENCE SQUARE CID|KANSAS CITY ZDD	64050	9.35%
JACKSON COUNTY|INDEPENDENCE CITY (JACKSON COUNTY)|SUSQUEHANNA EAST SHOPPING CENTER CID|KANSAS CITY ZDD	64056	9.35%
JACKSON COUNTY|INDEPENDENCE CITY (JACKSON COUNTY)|NOLAND SOUTH SHOPPING CENTER CID|KANSAS CITY ZDD	64055	9.35%
JACKSON COUNTY|INDEPENDENCE CITY (JACKSON COUNTY)|CRACKERNECK CREEK TDD|KANSAS CITY ZDD	64055	9.35%
JACKSON COUNTY|INDEPENDENCE CITY (JACKSON COUNTY)|INDEPENDENCE EVENTS CTR CID|39TH STREET TDD|KANSAS CITY ZDD	64055, 64015, 64064, 64057	9.48%
JACKSON COUNTY|INDEPENDENCE CITY (JACKSON COUNTY)|CRACKERNECK CENTER CID|39TH STREET TDD|KANSAS CITY ZDD	64055, 64015, 64057	9.48%
JACKSON COUNTY|INDEPENDENCE CITY (JACKSON COUNTY)|CRACKERNECK CREEK TDD|39TH STREET TDD|KANSAS CITY ZDD	64055	9.48%
JACKSON COUNTY|INDEPENDENCE CITY (JACKSON COUNTY)|HUB DRIVE CID|HUB DRIVE TDD|KANSAS CITY ZDD	64050	10.35%

How Does the Independence Sales Tax Compare to the Rest of Missouri?

The lowest sales tax rate you can find in Missouri stands at 4.73%. The highest sales tax rate in the state is 11.99%. Here’s how Independence’s sales tax rates compare against these rates:

• The minimum sales tax rate (8.10%) is 3.38% higher than the state's lowest rate and 3.89% lower than the highest rate.
• The maximum sales tax rate (10.35%) is 5.63% higher than the state's lowest rate and 1.64% lower than the highest rate.

To give you a better idea, here’s a comparison of Independence sales tax rates with a few other cities in Missouri:

City	Sales Tax Rates
Roscoe Village	4.73%
Passaic	5.23%
Northmoor	6.98%-7.98%
Dixon	7.48%
Independence	8.10%-10.35%
Owensville	9.10%
Woodson Terrace	9.49%-11.49%
Hazelwood	9.99%-11.99%

You can also compare the sales tax rate of Independence against the Missouri cities closest in population size:

• Springfield's sales tax rate is 5.98%-10.60%
• Columbia's sales tax rate is 7.98%-8.98%

What Creates Sales Tax Nexus in Independence?

Independence has the same nexus rules as mentioned in the Missouri state tax law. It doesn’t have any separate sales tax nexus rules.

Read More: Check out this detailed guide on Sales Tax in Missouri.

Any of the these factors can create a  Missouri sales tax nexus in Independence: 

• Physical Location: Businesses that lease or own a store, office, warehouse, or other place of business in Missouri. Remote businesses with places of business in Missouri must also collect use tax on taxable sales in the state. 

• Employee Location or Travel: Businesses with employees, brokers, agents, independent contractors, or other representatives in the state. They can be residents or regularly visit Missouri on behalf of the business. In such cases, businesses will have to collect use tax on any taxable sales in the state. 

• Economic Nexus: Remote sellers that sell more than $100,000 of taxable products in the previous 12-month period.

What Products Are Exempt from Independence Sales Tax?

Sales tax exemptions for Independence are granted by the Missouri sales tax law. As a result, these items enjoy sales tax exemption in Independence:

• Animals and poultry grown for breeding and feeding purposes.
• Medicines and vaccines for animals or poultry kept as food or for other purposes like fiber.
• Renting of film or records for public commercial display.
• Handicraft items if the seller and their spouse are over 65 years of age and if these sales don’t constitute the majority of their income.
• Machinery, equipment, and devices purchased, leased, and used solely for preventing or monitoring air pollution.
• Metered water service, electricity, natural, artificial, or propane gas, wood, coal, or home heating oil for domestic use. Local taxes can be reapplied.
• Tickets to museums, zoos, and planetariums owned or operated by a municipality or other governmental organizations.
• Medical devices, medicines like insulin, hospital beds, and accessories.

Who Needs a Sales Permit in Independence?

The state usually grants a sales permit or business license in the United States. 

Any business planning to sell tangible personal property or services — such as accounting services or massage therapy, entrance fees to amusement places like skating rinks or theme parks —  must apply for a sales tax license. 

However, you’ll need separate licenses if you plan to sell or operate as:

• Motor fuel supplier.
• Permissive supplier
• Distributor
• Terminal operator or transporter, 
• Cigarette or other tobacco products wholesaler.

You can register for a seller’s tax permit online at the Missouri Department of Revenue or file a Missouri Tax Registration Application (Form 2643). 

How to Collect Sales Tax in Independence

Since Missouri uses origin-based sales tax sourcing for intrastate sales and destination-based sales tax sourcing for interstate sales, the same applies to Independence as well:

• Intrastate Missouri sales: Missouri is an ‘origin-based’ sales tax sourcing state. This means that sales tax is charged at the rate of the location where the order originates.  

For instance, your business is located in Springfield, Missouri, and you make a sale to a buyer in Independence, Missouri. Then, you should charge the buyer the sales tax rate at your Springfield location.

• Interstate Missouri sales: For interstate sales, you should charge the sales tax rate at your buyer’s location. 

For instance, if your business is located in Los Angeles, California, and you sell to a buyer in Independence, Missouri, you should charge the buyer the Independence sales tax rate.    

Learn more about origin-based and destination-based sales tax sourcing here.

How to File and Pay Sales Tax in Independence

There are two options to file and pay Independence sales tax returns:

• File and pay online: Pay online at MyTaxMissouri. You can also upload your return as an Excel file using their pre-formatted template. Taxpayers reporting sales tax from three or more Missouri business locations are required to file electronically unless they request and receive a waiver.
• File by mail: File Form 53-1 Sales Tax Return and pay with check or online
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