Key takeaways
- Kansas sales tax rates: The state rate is 6.5%, and local taxes commonly bring combined rates to 8%–10%+. The state rate on groceries has been 0% since January 1, 2025, though local taxes still apply.
- Economic nexus: Remote sellers must collect once gross receipts from Kansas sales exceed $100,000 in the current or preceding calendar year. There is no transaction-count threshold.
- Filing & penalties: Returns are due on the 25th of the month after the period. Failure to file costs 1% per month (up to 24%), and failure to pay costs 0.5% per month (up to 12%).
Kansas sales tax key facts (2026)
| Item | Kansas |
|---|---|
| Statewide rate | 6.5% |
| Groceries (food) | 0% state since Jan 1, 2025 (local tax still applies) |
| Economic nexus threshold | $100,000 (no transaction count) |
| Combined rate range | ~8%–10%+ |
| Sourcing | Destination-based |
Collect and file Kansas sales tax with Taxually: LumaTax monitors your nexus, registers you and files your returns.
Is SaaS taxable?
No.
| Item | Kansas |
|---|---|
| Return due date | 25th of the month after the period |
| Governing agency | Kansas Department of Revenue |
What is the sales tax rate in Kansas?
Kansas’s statewide sales and use tax rate is 6.5%. Local city and county taxes vary widely and push combined rates higher — commonly into the 8%–10%+ range (for example, Wichita adds 1% for 7.5%). Look up an exact rate with the Kansas Department of Revenue Sales and Use Tax Rate Locator.
Do you have sales tax nexus in Kansas?
Nexus is the connection that obligates your business to collect and remit Kansas sales tax. You can establish it two ways — physically or economically. Either one is enough.
Physical nexus
You have physical nexus if you have a tangible presence in Kansas, such as:
- A physical place of business such as a warehouse or store
- Regular presence of employees, contractors, or representatives who sell, deliver, or take orders
- Storing inventory in the state
- An affiliate or referral relationship with an in-state business
Economic nexus
Out-of-state sellers establish economic nexus once cumulative gross receipts from sales to Kansas customers exceed $100,000 in the current or immediately preceding calendar year. There is no transaction-count threshold.
What is taxable in Kansas?
Tangible personal property is generally taxable, along with certain services — notably labor to install, apply, repair, service, alter, or maintain TPP, and admissions to entertainment, amusement, or recreation.
Is SaaS taxable in Kansas?
No. Kansas does not tax SaaS. (Prewritten software downloaded to the customer can be taxable, but remotely accessed software is not.)
How is food taxed in Kansas?
Major change: Kansas phased out its state sales tax on groceries — the state rate on food and food ingredients dropped to 0% effective January 1, 2025 (after step-downs to 4% in 2023 and 2% in 2024). Local sales taxes still apply to groceries, however, and prepared food, alcoholic beverages, and similar items remain taxable at the full combined rate.
How to register for a Kansas sales tax permit
Register for a tax account number before collecting. Taxually can register for you, or you can apply online through the Kansas Department of Revenue Customer Service Center — you typically receive your number immediately. There is no fee.
Have ready: business identification (EIN, address), location information, estimated annual Kansas sales, and other details about your business.
How to collect sales tax in Kansas
Kansas is destination-based — charge the combined state-plus-local rate for the buyer’s Kansas location. Remote sellers with nexus collect the same way.
Filing and paying Kansas sales tax
Filing frequency is set by annual tax: annual ($0–$400), quarterly ($400–$4,000), or monthly ($4,000 or more). Returns are due the 25th of the month following the period (next business day if a weekend or holiday).
File and pay online through the Customer Service Center or by mail. Taxually’s software automates the full process.
Penalties for late or non-compliant filing
Failing to file or pay on time triggers these penalties:
- Failure to file: 1% per month on the balance due, up to 24%.
- Failure to pay: 0.5% per month on the balance due, up to 12%.
- Interest accrues on unpaid tax at the statutory rate (set annually).
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Kansas in 2026?
The state rate is 6.5%, plus local taxes that commonly bring combined rates to about 8%–10% or more.
Are groceries taxed in Kansas?
The state grocery tax dropped to 0% on January 1, 2025, but local sales taxes still apply to food. Prepared food and alcohol remain taxed at the full rate.
What is the economic nexus threshold for Kansas?
$100,000 in cumulative gross receipts from Kansas sales in the current or preceding calendar year. There is no transaction-count threshold.
Is SaaS taxable in Kansas?
No. Kansas does not tax SaaS. Downloaded prewritten software can be taxable.
When are Kansas sales tax returns due?
The 25th of the month following your reporting period.
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