Sales tax is a tax imposed by state and local governments on the sale of goods and services and is usually calculated as a percentage of the sale price. Sales tax is sometimes referred to as retail sales tax.
In Kansas (KS), sales tax is a state-level tax imposed on the sale of goods and services, which is also applicable at the local level with varying rates. The state sales tax rate is set by the Kansas Department of Revenue and as of the knowledge cutoff in 2023, it is 6.5%. However, local jurisdictions such as cities and counties can add their own sales taxes on top of the state rate, which can make the total sales tax rate higher depending on the location of the sale. The combined sales tax rate is the total of state, county, and city sales tax rates. The sales tax is generally collected by the seller at the point of sale and then remitted to the state. Certain goods and services may be exempt from sales tax or taxed at a reduced rate. It is important for businesses operating in Kansas to be aware of and comply with the state's sales tax regulations, including registration, collection, and filing requirements.