Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Missouri Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Missouri sales tax is 4.225% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 8.44%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Missouri sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Missouri sales tax works
Missouri's state rate is 4.225%, with large city, county and district taxes added on top.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 8.44 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $3.38 tax, for $43.38 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0844.
Missouri sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 4.225% (state) | Tax at 8.44% | Total at 8.44% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.42 | $0.84 | $10.84 |
| $25.00 | $1.06 | $2.11 | $27.11 |
| $50.00 | $2.11 | $4.22 | $54.22 |
| $100.00 | $4.23 | $8.44 | $108.44 |
| $250.00 | $10.56 | $21.10 | $271.10 |
| $500.00 | $21.13 | $42.20 | $542.20 |
| $1,000.00 | $42.25 | $84.40 | $1,084.40 |
Missouri vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 4.225% | 8.44% | $8.44 |
| Iowa | 6% | 6.94% | $6.94 |
| Illinois | 6.25% | 8.98% | $8.98 |
| Kentucky | 6% | 6% | $6.00 |
| Tennessee | 7% | 9.61% | $9.61 |
| Arkansas | 6.5% | 9.48% | $9.48 |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% | 9.06% | $9.06 |
| Kansas | 6.5% | 8.71% | $8.71 |
| Nebraska | 5.5% | 6.98% | $6.98 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Missouri?
The Missouri state sales tax rate is 4.225%. Local taxes add an average of 4.22%, for an average combined rate of 8.44%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Missouri?
At the state rate, $4.23 (total $104.23). At the average combined rate, $8.44 (total $108.44).
How do I calculate Missouri sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 8.44% = $4.22. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0844 = $92.22 before tax.
Is Missouri sales tax high?
Missouri ranks #12 of 50 states for average combined sales tax (1 = highest). The population-weighted US average combined rate is about 7.5%.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026; local rates are population-weighted averages).
- State departments of revenue for statewide rates and exemptions.
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.