Sales Tax in University City, Missouri in 2024

The combined sales tax rate for University City, Missouri ranges from 9.24%-10.24%. This is your total sales tax rate when you combine the Missouri state tax (4.23%), the St. Louis County sales tax (3.51%), the University City city sales tax (1.50%), and the special tax (0.00%-1.00%).

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

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.

University City Sales Tax Rate 2024

University City is located in St. Louis County in Missouri, United States. Its minimum sales tax rate is 9.24%, and its maximum sales tax rate is 10.24%. These rates include local and state sales tax rates.

Here is how the University City sales tax rates breaks down:

Tax Jurisdiction	Min. Rate	Max. Rate
State Tax	4.23%	4.23%
County Tax	3.51%	3.51%
City Tax	1.50%	1.50%
Special Tax	0.00%	1.00%
Combined Rate	9.24%	10.24%

Sales Tax Rates in University City by Zip Codes and Districts

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

District	Zip Codes	Combined Sales Tax Rate
ST. LOUIS COUNTY|UNIVERSITY CITY CITY (ST. LOUIS COUNTY)	63132, 63112, 63124, 63114, 63105, 63130, 63133	9.24%
ST. LOUIS COUNTY|UNIVERSITY CITY CITY (ST. LOUIS COUNTY)|DELMAR/DELCREST CID	63124	10.24%
ST. LOUIS COUNTY|UNIVERSITY CITY CITY (ST. LOUIS COUNTY)|MARKETS AT OLIVE CID	63132	10.24%
ST. LOUIS COUNTY|UNIVERSITY CITY CITY (ST. LOUIS COUNTY)|LOOP TROLLEY TDD	63130	10.24%

How Does the University City 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 University City’s sales tax rates compare against these rates:

• The minimum sales tax rate (9.24%) is 4.51% higher than the state's lowest rate and 2.75% lower than the highest rate.
• The maximum sales tax rate (10.24%) is 5.51% higher than the state's lowest rate and 1.75% lower than the highest rate.

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

City	Sales Tax Rates
Vista Village	4.73%
Foster Village	5.23%
Glenwood Village	6.23%
Annada Village	7.29%
Duquesne Village	8.10%
University City	9.24%-10.24%
Knob Noster	10.10%
Hazelwood	9.99%-11.99%

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

• Cape Girardeau's sales tax rate is 8.48%-9.48%
• Wildwood's sales tax rate is 8.24%-9.24%

What Creates Sales Tax Nexus in University City?

University City 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 University City: 

• 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 University City Sales Tax?

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

• 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 University City?

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 University City

Since Missouri uses origin-based sales tax sourcing for intrastate sales and destination-based sales tax sourcing for interstate sales, the same applies to University City 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 Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and you make a sale to a buyer in University City, Missouri. Then, you should charge the buyer the sales tax rate at your Cape Girardeau 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 University City, Missouri, you should charge the buyer the University City sales tax rate.    

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

How to File and Pay Sales Tax in University City

There are two options to file and pay University City 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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