What is the sales tax rate in Topeka, Kansas?

The combined sales tax rate in Topeka, Kansas is 9.700% as of 2026. This includes the Kansas state rate of 6.500% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Topeka sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 9.700% (or 0.00970) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $9.70 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 Topeka have a county sales tax?

Topeka imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 1.400% on top of the state rate.

When was the Topeka sales tax rate last updated?

The Topeka 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

Topeka, KS Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Topeka, Kansas is 9.700%.

Combined Rate 9.700%

State6.500% County1.400% City1.500%

Topeka Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Kansas State Sales Tax	6.500%
County Sales Tax	1.400%
City / Municipal Tax	1.500%
Special District Tax	0.400%
Total Combined Rate	9.700%

Which County Is Topeka In?

Topeka falls within Shawnee, Kansas. Shawnee imposes a 1.400% county-level sales tax in addition to the Kansas state base rate.

Topeka ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Topeka for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 9.700% combined rate.

66603 66604 66605 66606 66607 66608 66609 66610 66611 66612 66614 66615 66616 66617 66618 66619 66622 66621

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: Topeka Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Topeka, Kansas is 9.700% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 9.700% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $48.50 in sales tax.

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

Vehicle purchases in Topeka are subject to the 9.700% 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