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Sales Tax Information

The following information breaks down the City of St. Louis sales tax rate. The State of Missouri Department of Revenue collects all sales taxes in the City of St. Louis. The City receives its share of the sales tax from the state on a monthly basis.

City of St. Louis Sales Tax Breakdown

4.225% State of Missouri
1.000% City – General Fund
0.375% City – General Fund
0.500% City – Transportation
0.500% City – Capital Improvements
0.250% Metrolink
0.100% Metro Parks District*
0.666% St. Louis Board of Education
0.125% City-Parks and Recreation (effective 4/1/07)

7.741% Retail Sales Tax Rate
1.500% Sit Down Restaurants
9.241% Sit Down Restaurant Rate

*The City and St. Louis County each receive half of the 0.100% Metro Parks District sales tax, making the City’s portion 0.050%.

**Up to an additional 1.0% sales tax can be added to purchases made within a Special Taxing District. These districts are located throughout the City and are authorized by state law and ordinance.

The State of Missouri Department of Revenue also offers an automated Sales Tax Rates Card Caculator

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