Overview of Kansas Sales Tax
Kansas sales tax is imposed on the retail sale of tangible goods and certain services. The state sales tax rate is 6.5%, with local sales taxes imposed by cities and counties up to 4.1%. Sales tax is collected by the seller at the time of purchase.
Sales Tax Permit and Filing Requirements
- If you sell taxable goods or services in Kansas, you must register for a sales tax permit, which can be done online at no cost.
- It takes 15-20 days to receive the permit, and once registered, you must collect sales tax on taxable sales and file periodic sales tax returns.
Filing Frequency and Exemptions
- Filing frequency depends on your sales tax liability:
- Monthly filing if you collect more than $40,000 per year.
- Quarterly filing if you collect $40,000 or less.
- Some goods like groceries and prescription medicine, as well as services like accounting and legal services, are exempt from sales tax.
Record-Keeping and Penalties
- Keep detailed records of taxable and non-taxable sales.
- Penalties apply for late filing, late payment, or underpayment of sales tax.
Additional Information
- For help with Kansas taxes, contact the Kansas Department of Revenue.
- Visit the Department of Revenue website for more information.