Sales Tax in Manhattan, Kansas in 2025

The combined sales tax rate for Manhattan, Kansas ranges from 9.15%-9.90%. This is your total sales tax rate when you combine the Kansas state tax (6.50%), the county sales tax (0.70%-1.00%) the Manhattan city sales tax (1.95%), and the special tax (0.00%-0.75%).

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

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.

Manhattan Sales Tax Rate 2025

Manhattan is locatedFALSE in Kansas, United States. Its minimum sales tax rate is 9.15%, and its maximum sales tax rate is 9.90%. These rates include local and state sales tax rates.

Here is how the Manhattan sales tax rates breaks down:

Tax Jurisdiction	Min. Rate	Max. Rate
State Tax	6.50%	6.50%
County Tax	0.70%	1.00%
City Tax	1.95%	1.95%
Special Tax	0.00%	0.75%
Combined Rate	9.15%	9.90%

County Sales Tax in Manhattan

Manhattan overlaps with 2 counties in Kansas. Below, you can see the county sales tax rates of each one:

County	Sales Tax Rate
Riley County	0.70%
Pottawatomie County	1.00%

Sales Tax Rates in Manhattan by Zip Codes and Districts

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

District	Zip Codes	Combined Sales Tax Rate
RILEY COUNTY|MANHATTAN CITY	66503, 66506, 66502	9.15%
RILEY COUNTY|MANHATTAN CITY|MANHATTAN ART AND LIGHT STAR BOND	66502	9.15%
RILEY COUNTY|MANHATTAN CITY|MANHATTAN FLINT HILLS DISCOVERY CENTER STAR BOND NORTH	66502	9.15%
RILEY COUNTY|MANHATTAN CITY|MANHATTAN FLINT HILLS DISCOVERY CENTER STAR BOND SOUTH	66502	9.15%
POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY|MANHATTAN CITY	66502	9.45%
RILEY COUNTY|MANHATTAN CITY|MANHATTAN MARKETPLACE TDD AND FLINT HILLS NORTH STAR BOND	66502	9.65%
RILEY COUNTY|MANHATTAN CITY|MANHATTAN FLINT HILLS SOUTH TDD AND FLINT HILLS SOUTH STAR BOND	66502	9.65%
RILEY COUNTY|MANHATTAN CITY|MANHATTAN MCD'S ADDITION TDD	66502	9.65%
RILEY COUNTY|MANHATTAN CITY|MANHATTAN BLUEVILLE ADDITION TDD	66503	9.65%
RILEY COUNTY|MANHATTAN CITY|MANHATTAN SCENIC CROSSING ADDITION TDD	66503	9.65%
RILEY COUNTY|MANHATTAN CITY|MANHATTAN BLUEVILLE UNIT 2 TDD	66503	9.65%
RILEY COUNTY|MANHATTAN CITY|MANHATTAN TOWN CENTER CID	66502	9.90%

How Does the Manhattan Sales Tax Compare to the Rest of Kansas?

Here’s how Manhattan’s sales tax rates compare against other cities in Kansas:

• The maximum sales tax rate (9.90%) is 3.40% higher than the lowest rate and 1.70% lower than the highest rate.
• The minimum sales tax rate (9.15%) is 2.65% higher than the lowest rate and 2.45% lower than the highest rate.

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

City	Sales Tax Rates
Havana	6.50%
Penalosa	8.00%
Gem	8.25%
Manhattan	9.15%-9.90%
Ottawa	11.60%

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

• Shawnee's sales tax rate is 9.60%-11.10%
• Lenexa's sales tax rate is 9.35%-10.35%

What Creates Sales Tax Nexus in Manhattan?

Manhattan shares the same sales tax nexus rules as Kansas. 

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

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

• 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.
• Economic Nexus: Out-of-state businesses whose gross sales in Kansas exceed $100,000 in the current or previous year. 

What Products Are Exempt from Manhattan Sales Tax?

Manhattan follows the same sales tax exemption rules as Kansas and doesn't have any unique exemptions of its own. 

The items exempt from sales tax in Manhattan are:

• 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.
• Ingredients or component parts, like paper and ink for publishing newspapers are part of a finished product to be sold to the final consumer.

Who Needs a Sales Permit in Manhattan?

A sales permit or seller’s permit is usually granted by the state. 

Any business that has a physical presence and meets economic nexus must apply for a sales permit in Manhattan.

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. 

How to Collect Sales Tax in Manhattan

Kansas is a destination-based sales tax sourcing state. 

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

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

How to File and Pay Sales Tax in Manhattan

Here are some ways you can file Manhattan sales tax returns:

• 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!