What is the sales tax rate in Shawnee County, KS?

The average sales tax rate in Shawnee County (KS) is 8.73%, with jurisdictions ranging between 7.85% and 9.35%.

Shawnee County • Kansas (KS)

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Shawnee County, KS Sales Tax Rates 2026

2026 sales tax rate guide for Shawnee County, KS. Average combined tax rate is 8.73% with local jurisdictions ranging up to 9.35%.

Average Combined Rate

8.73%

Estimated Tax Range: 7.85% - 9.35%

⚡ Direct Tax Answer & Key Takeaway

As of 2026, the local county sales tax rate in Shawnee County (Kansas) is 1.35%. Combined sales tax rates across cities in this county range from 7.85% to 9.35% (averaging 8.73%).

County Tax

1.35%

Average Combined Rate

8.73%

Max Local Rate

9.35%

Indexed Cities

Cities & Towns in Shawnee County

City	Combined Sales Tax Rate	Action
Topeka	9.35%	View Tax Rates →
Silver Lake	7.85%	View Tax Rates →
Auburn	7.85%	View Tax Rates →
Rossville	7.85%	View Tax Rates →
Tecumseh	7.85%	View Tax Rates →
Wakarusa	7.85%	View Tax Rates →

📋 State Tax Rules & Compliance Guide

Sourcing Rule: Destination-based

Groceries & Food: Exempt (0% Tax)

Clothing & Apparel: Taxable at standard rate

SaaS & Digital Goods: Non-Taxable

Economic Nexus Threshold: $100,000 in sales or 200 separate transactions

Official Tax Authority: Kansas Department of Revenue ↗

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ZIP Codes in Shawnee County

66402 7.85% 66533 7.85% 66539 7.85% 66542 7.85% 66546 7.85% 66601 9.35% 66603 9.35% 66604 9.35% 66605 9.35% 66606 9.35% 66607 9.35% 66608 9.35% 66609 9.35% 66610 7.85% 66611 9.35% 66612 9.35% 66614 9.35% 66615 7.85% 66616 9.35% 66617 7.85% 66618 7.85% 66619 7.85% 66620 7.85% 66621 9.35% 66622 9.35% 66624 7.85% 66625 9.35% 66626 9.35% 66629 9.35% 66630 7.85% 66636 9.35% 66647 9.35% 66667 7.85% 66675 9.35% 66683 7.85% 66699 9.35%

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Key questions and answers regarding sales tax rates, exemptions, and compliance.

The county tax rate for Shawnee County is 1.35%. When combined with Kansas state taxes and local municipal/district taxes, the overall sales tax rate varies between 7.85% and 9.35%.

In Kansas, grocery items are currently Exempt (0% Tax). SaaS and digital automated goods are Non-Taxable.