Missouri Grocery Tax (2026)

Conditional: Groceries taxed at a reduced 1.225% state rate (plus local); repeal bills are pending.

ConditionalVerified Aug 27, 2026

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Grocery Tax in states bordering Missouri

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArkansasConditional
State grocery tax eliminated Jan 1, 2026 (was 0.125%) — but local sales taxes still apply to food.
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: governor.arkansas.gov · Full Arkansas rule →
IllinoisConditional
State 1% grocery tax eliminated Jan 1, 2026 — but municipalities may levy a 1% local grocery tax (≈665 have).
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: tax.illinois.gov · Full Illinois rule →
IowaPermitted
Food and food ingredients ("grocery" food) are exempt from Iowa sales tax (Iowa Code 423.3(57)). Alcoholic beverages, candy, dietary supplements, soft drinks, tobacco, prepared food, and food sold through vending machines remain taxable.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: revenue.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
KansasConditional
State grocery tax fully eliminated Jan 1, 2025 — but city/county sales taxes still apply to food.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: ksrevenue.gov · Full Kansas rule →
KentuckyPermitted
Food and food ingredients for home consumption are exempt (KRS 139.485; definitions in effect since July 1, 2004). Not exempt: alcoholic beverages, tobacco, candy, dietary supplements, soft drinks, and prepared food (heated, retailer-combined, or sold with utensils). Bakery items sold without utensils are exempt; vending-machine food is taxable.
Verified Jul 12, 2026 · Source: revenue.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
NebraskaPermitted
Food and food ingredients for human consumption are exempt from sales tax; prepared food and food sold through vending machines are taxable.
Verified Jul 16, 2026 · Source: revenue.nebraska.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
OklahomaConditional
State grocery tax eliminated Aug 29, 2024 (HB 1955) — but local sales taxes still apply to food.
Verified Aug 27, 2026 · Source: oklahoma.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →
TennesseeConditional
Groceries taxed at a reduced 4% state rate (plus local); repeal bills are pending.
Verified Aug 27, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →

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