Missouri Vehicle Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate the sales tax and total cost for buying a vehicle in Missouri, including county and city taxes.
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How to use the Missouri Vehicle Sales Tax Calculator
- Enter Vehicle Price ($) – Input the purchase price of the vehicle (e.g., 25000). Must be greater than 0.
- Enter County Tax Rate (%) – Input your Missouri county’s tax rate (typical range: 0.5% to 2%). Use 0 if unknown.
- Enter City Tax Rate (%) – Input your city’s tax rate (e.g., 0.5). Enter 0 if no city tax applies.
- Enter Other Fees ($) – Include any additional costs like title, registration, or dealer fees (e.g., 200).
- Click “Calculate Tax” – The calculator will compute:
- Total Sales Tax – Sum of state tax (4.225%), county tax, and city tax.
- Breakdown – Shows each tax component and the total out-the-door price.
Note: All rates must be entered as percentages (e.g., 1.0 for 1%). Negative values are not allowed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Missouri state sales tax rate for motor vehicles is 4.225% of the purchase price.
County and city taxes are additional percentages applied to the vehicle price. Rates vary by location; typical county rates range from 0.5% to 2%.
Yes, you can include other fees such as title, registration, and documentation fees in the calculator to get the total out-the-door cost.