Kansas sales tax codes and rates
Kansas's state sales tax rate is 6.5%; county and city rates come on top and are not included. A Nefin company that sells into Kansas gets 6 sales codes, each named after the line of the ST-36 it fills, so the return's figures add up as you invoice. Purchases you owe use tax on go under KS-III-3, and Nefin works out the use tax due.
Kansas codes from the ST-36
Each code is “KS-” plus the line it fills on the ST-36. Rates are the state rate only; add local rates in Settings, VAT rates, where you collect them.
| Code | What it covers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| KS-III-5 | KS net sales 6.5% state (ST-36 Part III Column 5) | 6.5% |
| KS-II-A | KS sales for resale (ST-36 Part II Line A) | 0% |
| KS-II-C | KS sales to US/Kansas government (ST-36 Part II Line C) | 0% |
| KS-II-H | KS sales to exempt religious/nonprofit orgs (ST-36 Part II H) | 0% |
| KS-II-M | KS deliveries outside Kansas (ST-36 Part II Line M) | 0% |
| KS-II-N | KS other allowable deductions (ST-36 Part II Line N) | 0% |
| Code | What it covers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| KS-III-3 | KS merchandise consumed by you, use tax (ST-36 Part III Col 3) | 0% |
Kansas in the tax books
Nefin’s sales tax book has one row per invoice and one column per ST-36 line; these are the Kansas columns and the totals worked out from them.
Sales Tax Book
Kansas - ST-36
- [KS-III-5]Net sales (Part III Col 5)
- [KS-II-A]Sales to other retailers for resale (Part II A)
- [KS-II-C]Sales to government (Part II C)
- [KS-II-H]Sales to exempt religious and nonprofit orgs (Part II H)
- [KS-II-M]Deliveries outside of Kansas (Part II M)
- [KS-II-N]Other allowable deductions (Part II N)
Totals Nefin calculates
- [KS-III-2] Gross sales (Part III Col 2)Sum of the net amounts in [KS-III-5] + [KS-II-A] + [KS-II-C] + [KS-II-H] + [KS-II-M] + [KS-II-N]
- [KS-III-7] Net tax, state 6.5% portion (Part III Col 7, local excluded)Net amount × 6.5%, from [KS-III-5]
Use Tax Book
Kansas - ST-36
- [KS-III-3]Merchandise consumed by you (Part III Col 3)
Totals Nefin calculates
- [KS-III-7] Net tax on Col 3, state 6.5% portion (Part III Col 7, local excluded)Net amount × 6.5%, from [KS-III-3]
Frequently asked questions
What is the Kansas sales tax rate?
The state rate is 6.5%. Counties, cities and districts may add local rates, which vary by address and are not part of these codes.
Which Kansas sales tax codes does Nefin set up?
6 sales codes from the ST-36, for example KS-III-5 (KS net sales 6.5% state (ST-36 Part III Column 5)), KS-II-A (KS sales for resale (ST-36 Part II Line A)), KS-II-C (KS sales to US/Kansas government (ST-36 Part II Line C)).
How does Nefin handle Kansas use tax?
Book a purchase on which the vendor charged no Kansas tax under KS-III-3 (KS merchandise consumed by you, use tax (ST-36 Part III Col 3)). The bill stays at the price you paid, and the use tax book works out the tax you owe at 6.5%.
Are these Kansas codes official?
They are a starting point. Each code follows a line of the ST-36, but check them against your return before you file, and edit them in Settings, VAT rates.