Sales Tax Calculator of Kansas for 2016

This page provides an overview of all the sales tax rates across Kansas for 2016, giving you a clear picture of the state, county, and local rates in effect.

To get more precise information, you can navigate further to find sales tax rates by specific city or ZIP code. Entering the purchase price will allow you to see the exact sales tax amount for your transaction.

How 2016 Sales Tax are calculated in Kansas

The state general sales tax rate of Kansas is 6.5%. In addition to the state-level sales tax, cities and municipalities in Kansas have the authority to levy their own sales tax rates. These local rates can add up to 3%, resulting in a combined maximum sales tax rate of 10.5% in certain regions.

Every 2016 combined rates mentioned above are the results of state rate (6.5%), the county rate (0% to 2.25%), the Kansas cities rate (0% to 3%), and in some case, special rate (0% to 1.38%).

Variations by Purchase Type

Applicable tax rates vary depending on the purchase category. Common taxable categories include:

• Consumer use
• Rentals
• Retail sales (sales tax)
• Seller's use
• Lodgings

Kansas state rate(s) for 2016

Lowest possible rate: 6.2% (e.g., Potter, Kansas)
Other common rates: 6.5% .6.75%, 7%, 7.25%, 7.5%, 7.65%, 7.73%, 7.75%, 7.9%, 8%, 8.1%, 8.15%, 8.25%, 8.4%, 8.5%, 8.65%, 8.73%, 8.75%, 8.78%, 8.8%, 8.85%, 8.9%, 8.98%, 9%, 9.05%, 9.1%, 9.13%, 9.15%, 9.2%, 9.23%, 9.25%, 9.35%, 9.4%, 9.48%, 9.5%, 9.75%, 10%, 10.35%,
Highest possible rate: 10.5% (Herington, Kansas)
Average combined rate across Kansas: 7.862% including state, county, and city portions.

Distribution of Sales Tax Rates

• Low range: 6.2% - 7.633%
• Medium range: 7.633% - 9.067%
• High range: 9.067% - 10.5%

Other 2016 sales tax Facts for Kansas