What is the sales tax rate in Lawrence, Kansas?

The combined sales tax rate in Lawrence, Kansas is 11.300% as of 2026. This includes the Kansas state rate of 6.500% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Lawrence sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 11.300% (or 0.01130) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $11.30 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 Lawrence have a county sales tax?

Lawrence imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 1.300% on top of the state rate.

When was the Lawrence sales tax rate last updated?

The Lawrence 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

Lawrence, KS Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Lawrence, Kansas is 11.300%.

Combined Rate 11.300%

State6.500% County1.300% City1.600%

Lawrence Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Kansas State Sales Tax	6.500%
County Sales Tax	1.300%
City / Municipal Tax	1.600%
Special District Tax	1.900%
Total Combined Rate	11.300%

Which County Is Lawrence In?

Lawrence falls within Douglas, Kansas. Douglas imposes a 1.300% county-level sales tax in addition to the Kansas state base rate.

Lawrence ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Lawrence for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 11.300% combined rate.

66044 66046 66047 66049 66045

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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: Lawrence Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Lawrence, Kansas is 11.300% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 11.300% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $56.50 in sales tax.

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

Vehicle purchases in Lawrence are subject to the 11.300% 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