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Kansas sales tax Calculator

Kansas has a 6.5% state sales tax rate and allows local county and city additions, with combined rates in Wichita and Kansas City area reaching 8.5% to 10%. Notably, Kansas eliminated its state sales tax on groceries on January 1, 2025, making it one of the most recent states to fully exempt food from state-level sales tax.

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Rates updated for May 2026

This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation. Rates last verified May 2026.

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How it's calculated

Price × 0.075 = sales tax owed (Wichita / Sedgwick County example)
1

Start with the purchase price: $20,000.00

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Multiply by the combined tax rate to get the tax amount: $1,500.00

3

Add tax to the purchase price for the total amount due: $21,500.00

Kansas sales tax rates by county

LocationCombined rate
Sedgwick County (Wichita)7.5%
Johnson County (Overland Park)9.75%
Wyandotte County (Kansas City KS)10%
Douglas County (Lawrence)9.1%
Riley County (Manhattan)8.75%
Shawnee County (Topeka)8.15%
Leavenworth County8%
Saline County (Salina)8.75%

Common examples in Kansas

Based on county rates shown above. Select your county in the calculator for a precise result.

Used car purchase

$12,000.00 purchase

$900.00

tax owed

New car purchase

$28,000.00 purchase

$2,100.00

tax owed

Electronics (laptop)

$1,000.00 purchase

$75.00

tax owed

Grocery purchase (state tax exempt)

$200.00 purchase

$0.00

tax owed

Frequently asked questions

What is the sales tax rate in Kansas?
Kansas's state sales tax rate is 6.5%. Local county and city taxes add between 1% and 3.5% on top, bringing combined rates to between 6.5% and 10% depending on the jurisdiction. Wyandotte County (Kansas City, KS) has one of the highest combined rates at 10%, while Wichita's Sedgwick County is 7.5%.
Does Kansas have sales tax on groceries?
Kansas eliminated its state sales tax on groceries effective January 1, 2025. This means unprepared food items are no longer subject to the 6.5% state rate. However, local city and county sales taxes may still apply to groceries depending on your jurisdiction, so the effective grocery rate varies by location.
What is the sales tax rate in Wichita, Kansas?
Wichita is in Sedgwick County and has a combined sales tax rate of 7.5% — the 6.5% state rate plus a 1% Sedgwick County addition. Wichita city itself does not add an additional city tax on top of the county rate for most purchases.
What is the sales tax rate in Kansas City, Kansas?
Kansas City, Kansas is in Wyandotte County, which has one of the highest combined sales tax rates in Kansas at approximately 10% — the 6.5% state rate plus significant Wyandotte County and city additions. This is notably higher than nearby Kansas City, Missouri which has a different rate structure.
Does Kansas have a sales tax holiday?
No. Kansas does not have a general sales tax holiday or tax-free weekend. However, since January 2025, groceries are permanently exempt from the state sales tax, which provides ongoing relief for food purchases year-round.
Do you pay sales tax on a used car in Kansas?
Yes. Kansas charges sales tax on used vehicle purchases at the combined rate for the county where the buyer registers the vehicle. There is no cap on the taxable amount. The tax is collected at the county treasurer's office at the time of title and registration.