Missouri Sales Tax (2026)
Missouri's state sales tax is 4.225%, and the average combined rate with local taxes is 8.44%.
Missouri sales tax at a glance
| State rate | 4.225% |
|---|---|
| Average local rate | 4.22% |
| Average combined rate | 8.44% |
| Highest local add-on | 6.25% |
| Groceries | Reduced state rate 1.225%; local sales taxes apply in full |
| Clothing | Taxable |
| Vehicles | 4.225% state plus the local rate of the buyer's home city/county (not where purchased), paid at titling |
Sales tax on common purchases (8.44%)
| Price | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $20 | $1.69 | $21.69 |
| $100 | $8.44 | $108.44 |
| $500 | $42.20 | $542.20 |
| $1,000 | $84.40 | $1084.40 |
| $30,000 | $2532.00 | $32532.00 |
Sources: taxfoundation.org · dor.mo.gov · dor.mo.gov
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Missouri?
The state rate is 4.225%. With local taxes, the average combined rate is 8.44%, and local add-ons can reach 6.25%.
Are groceries taxed in Missouri?
Reduced state rate 1.225%; local sales taxes apply in full
Is clothing taxed in Missouri?
Taxable
How are car purchases taxed in Missouri?
4.225% state plus the local rate of the buyer's home city/county (not where purchased), paid at titling