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Local Taxes & Fees in Kansas City, MO (2026)

1 verified local taxes & fees rules for Kansas City, Missouri, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Business Tax Classification

Kansas City requires every business to buy an annual occupation license, taxed on a tiered gross-receipts schedule for general businesses, a lower-rate schedule for manufacturers, or a flat fee for specific named business classifications like accountants and amusement parks.

Kansas City Business License Tax Classifications

Some Restrictions

Kansas City Code of Ordinances § 40-63

Except as otherwise provided in this article, the license fee computed upon the amount of annual gross receipts, annual gross business or annual gross commissions of the business, trade, profession or occupation ... shall be in accordance with the following schedule of rates ... The business classifications listed in the following sections shall pay a license fee as provided in this article.

Looking for Jackson County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Kansas City city rules.

Local Taxes & Fees in Jackson County