Sales Tax Breakdown

Breakdown of Sales Tax From State to District Level

Missouri Department of Revenue Tax Administration Office 573-751-4450
Entity Regular Rate      Food Rate
State of Missouri 4.225%
 1.225%
Jefferson County 1.625% 1.625%
City of Festus 3.000% 3.000%
Joachim - Plattin Ambulance District 0.500% 0.500%
 City of Festus Total Tax Rate 9.350% 6.350%

Jefferson County Sales Tax Breakdown

Entity      Entity Breakdown
County 0.500%
County Capital Improvements 0.500%
County Law Enforcement 0.500%
Children's Services 0.125%
Total Jefferson County Sales Tax 1.625%

City of Festus Breakdown - Tax Rate at 9.35%

Entity Entity Breakdwon
 Ordinance Passed
City General Fund 1.000% Ordinance Number 1275 (PDF) October 11, 1972
City Transportation Tax 0.500% Ordinance Number 1804 (PDF) June 6, 1984
Local Parks and Stormwater Tax 0.250% Ordinance Number 2640 (PDF) May 22, 1996
Public Safety Tax 1.000% Ordinance Number 4513 (PDF) August 6, 2019
Water Capital Improvements 0.250% Ordinance Number 3659 (PDF) August 23, 2006
Total City Sales Tax 3.00%