Missouri Sales Tax Calculator
Missouri has a low 4.225% state rate, but local taxes can multiply the final bill several times over. Missouri's state rate looks small, but the average combined rate is roughly double it once local layers are added.
Default for Missouri: 8.425%. Edit to use another rate.
State-level estimate — the exact rate depends on your county, city, and special districts.
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Effective from 2026-01-01 · State-level rate (no ZIP snapshot for this state yet).
Missouri sales tax rates
| Rate type | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 4.225% |
| Average local rate | 4.20% |
| Average combined rate | 8.425% |
| Highest combined rate | 11.475% |
What is taxable in Missouri?
- Food is taxed at a reduced 1.225% state rate, prescription drugs are exempt, and some manufacturing inputs are exempt.
- Cities, counties, and special districts stack local taxes, and some jurisdictions exceed 11% combined.
MO sales tax calculator FAQ
- What is the sales tax rate in Missouri?
- Missouri's state-level rate is 4.225%. Local taxes bring the statewide average combined rate to about 8.425%, with the highest combined rate around 11.475%. Missouri's state rate looks small, but the average combined rate is roughly double it once local layers are added.
- Does Missouri have local sales tax?
- Cities, counties, and special districts stack local taxes, and some jurisdictions exceed 11% combined.
- What is exempt from sales tax in Missouri?
- Food is taxed at a reduced 1.225% state rate, prescription drugs are exempt, and some manufacturing inputs are exempt.
- How do I calculate sales tax in Missouri?
- Multiply the pre-tax price by the combined rate for your location. At the roughly 8.425% average combined rate, a $100.00 purchase would add about $8.43 in tax. Use the ZIP lookup above for the specific rate, and confirm with the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Official source: Missouri Department of Revenue.
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Other state calculators
- Arkansas6.50%
- California7.25%
- Connecticut6.35%
- Florida6.00%
- Michigan6.00%
- Minnesota6.875%
- New Jersey6.625%
- New York4.00%
- Ohio5.75%
- Pennsylvania6.00%
- Texas6.25%
- Washington6.50%
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