What is the sales tax rate in Independence, Kansas?

The combined sales tax rate in Independence, Kansas is 9.500% as of 2026. This includes the Kansas state rate of 6.500% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Independence sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 9.500% (or 0.00950) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $9.50 in sales tax.

What is the Kansas state sales tax rate?

The base Kansas state sales tax rate is 6.500%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does Independence have a county sales tax?

Independence does not levy an additional county-level sales tax beyond the state base rate.

When was the Independence sales tax rate last updated?

The Independence sales tax rate was last verified on March 27, 2026. We cross-reference all rates against the official State Department of Revenue data.

Live Data: April 2026

Independence, KS Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Independence, Kansas is 9.500%.

Combined Rate 9.500%

State6.500% City3.000%

Independence Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Kansas State Sales Tax	6.500%
City / Municipal Tax	3.000%
Total Combined Rate	9.500%

Which County Is Independence In?

Independence falls within Montgomery, Kansas. Montgomery imposes a 0.500% county-level sales tax in addition to the Kansas state base rate.

Independence ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Independence for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 9.500% combined rate.

67301

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Business Nexus in Kansas

Economic Nexus Threshold

Selling into Kansas from out of state? Once you exceed $100,000 in annual sales or 200 transactions, you must register and collect Kansas sales tax.

FAQ: Independence Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Independence, Kansas is 9.500% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 9.500% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $47.50 in sales tax.

Groceries are generally taxable in Kansas. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.

Vehicle purchases in Independence are subject to the 9.500% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Kansas Department of Revenue or DMV.

Register for a sales tax permit through the official Kansas Department of Revenue website. Registration is typically free and required before collecting any sales tax.

Sales Tax Calculator

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Official Tax Authority

Kansas Department of Revenue

Filing Deadline: Monthly returns due the 25th of the following month. File via Kansas Customer Service Center.

Visit Official Portal (785) 368-8222