Missouri Cannabis Tax Rate
10–20% Total Effective TaxAdministering Agency: Missouri Department of Revenue · Updated for 2026
Tax Breakdown
| Tax | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State Cannabis Excise Tax | 6% | Applied to retail gross receipts |
| State Sales Tax | 4.23% | Applies to medical and adult-use sales |
| Typical Local Sales Tax | 3.5% | Average — actual rate varies by city/county |
| Local Cannabis Business Tax | Up to 3% | City-level cannabis-specific tax where allowed |
Official source: Missouri Department of Revenue ↗ · rates compiled 2026-08-11 · verify current rates at the source before filing.
How Medical Cannabis Is Taxed
Medical cannabis pays a lower 4% state tax instead of the 6% adult-use excise; state and local sales tax still apply. On a $100 pre-tax purchase that's roughly $2.00 less than an adult-use sale (before any local taxes, which vary by ordinance).
Missouri Cannabis Tax Notes
Missouri imposes a 6% adult-use cannabis excise tax + state/local sales tax. Local jurisdictions may add up to 3%. Medical cannabis pays a lower 4% state tax and is exempt from the 6% recreational excise.
City Cannabis Tax Rates in Missouri
Cities in Missouri can layer their own cannabis business tax on top of state taxes. Here are the reported rates for major cities — use the tax calculator to model a specific purchase:
| City | City Cannabis Tax | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 3% | 16.73% |
| Saint Louis | 3% | 16.73% |
| Springfield | 3% | 16.73% |
| Columbia | 3% | 16.73% |
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