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Kansas Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Kansas sales tax is 6.5% state + local (up to ~10% total). Use the calculator for instant estimates—free, no signup.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Override local rates (optional)

Use this on state pages when you only know the base state rate. City pages should use the prefilled local breakdown.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Kansas.

Effective Tax Rate: 6.500%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$6.50
Total Price$106.50

Rate Breakdown

State6.500%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined6.500%
Total6.500%
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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. Optionally adjust county and city rates if you know your local breakdown.
  3. Tax = Price × (Total Rate / 100); total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using the combined rate:

  • Total Rate: State (6.5%) + County + City
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Kansas Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Kansas's statewide sales tax rate is 6.5% in 2026. Cities and counties may add local rates (up to 3.5% combined), so combined rates run from 6.5% to about 10%. Wichita and the Kansas City metro vary by address. Use the calculator above for instant estimates or our city pages for exact combined rates—free, no signup.

Kansas Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Kansas has a 6.5% state sales tax. Cities and counties may impose additional local sales taxes (up to 3.5% combined), so combined rates vary by location.

  • State rate: 6.5%
  • County/city add-ons: up to 3.5% combined (varies by locality)
  • Typical combined rate: 6.5% to ~10% (Wichita and Kansas City area vary)
  • Food: As of 2025, state sales tax on food ingredients is 0%; local taxes still apply to food.

Sales Tax Rates for Major Kansas Areas

Use city pages for the most accurate combined rate. Rates vary by specific address.

AreaExample combined rateCalculator
Wichita~9.25%Wichita Sales Tax Calculator
Kansas City (KS side)~9.5%—
Overland Park~9.5%—

How to Find Your Exact Kansas Sales Tax Rate

Combined rates vary by city and county. Use the calculator above with your known local rates, or look up your rate by address on the Kansas Department of Revenue Tax Rate Locator. For Wichita: Wichita Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Kansas tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the Kansas state sales tax rate in 2026?

Kansas has a 6.5% statewide sales tax. Cities and counties may add local rates (up to 3.5% combined); total rates typically range from 6.5% to about 10%.

Q:Is Kansas sales tax the same in every city?

No. The state rate is 6.5% everywhere, but cities and counties impose additional local sales taxes, so the combined rate varies by location.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Kansas?

As of January 2025, the state sales tax on food and food ingredients is 0%. Local sales taxes still apply to food, so the effective rate on groceries depends on your location.

Q:What is the sales tax rate in Wichita, Kansas?

Wichita's combined sales tax rate is approximately 9.25%: 6.5% state plus Sedgwick County and Wichita city local taxes. Exact rate varies by address.