Sales Tax
The City of Independence has several sales and use taxes that contribute to a variety of City functions. Currently, the City has nine voter-approved sales and use taxes. Additionally, purchases made in Independence may be subject to district specific taxes, Jackson County taxes, and Missouri state taxes. The charts below summarize current taxes for the City of Independence.
Overall Sales Tax
| Breakdown of Sales Tax | |
|---|---|
| City - General | 1.000% |
| City - Capital Improvement (Police) | 0.125% |
| City - Proposition PD (Police) | 0.250% |
| City - Fire Protection | 0.500% |
| City - Streets | 0.500% |
| City - Parks | 0.250% |
| City - Stormwater | 0.250% |
| County - General | 0.500% |
| County - Sports Complex | 0.375% |
| County - Anti-Drug | 0.250% |
| County - Zoo | 0.125% |
| County - Community Children Services | 0.250% |
| State | 4.225% |
| Total | 8.60% |
Districts
| 23rd & Sterling CID | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Arrowhead Shopping Center CID | 1.00% |
| Blue Ridge CID | 1.00% |
| Crackerneck Center CID | 1.00% |
| Englewood CID | 1.00% |
| Events Center CID | 1.00% |
| Fairmount CID | 1.00% |
| Hub Drive CID | 1.00% |
| Independence Square CID | 1.00% |
| Marketplace CID | 1.00% |
| New Town Harmony CID | 1.00% |
| Noland Fashion Square CID | 1.00% |
| Noland Road CID | 0.75% |
| Noland South CID | 1.00% |
| Susquehanna CID | 1.00% |
| 39th Street TDD | 0.125% |
| Crackerneck Creek TDD | 1.00% |
| Hub Drive TDD | 1.00% |