Missouri combined sales tax on Apple products is 4.2%โ12.2% (varies by county), with a population-weighted average of 8.4%. On an iPhone 16 Pro Max ($1,199 MSRP), that adds $51โ$147 - real total $1250โ$1346. On a MacBook Air M4 ($1,099), $46โ$134 added.
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Missouri's combined sales tax rate on Apple products ranges from 4.2% (state-only minimum) to 12.2% (maximum with local surcharges). The population-weighted average is 8.4%. State rate: 4.2%. Average local add-on: 4.2%.
Local tax varies by county and city - your actual rate depends on your ZIP code. Apple.com calculates the exact tax at checkout based on shipping address.
Ways to reduce Missouri Apple sales tax: (1) Buy in person at an Apple Store in Oregon, Delaware, New Hampshire, or Montana (0% states, legal for anyone). (2) Use B&H Photo's Payboo credit card - the card rebates your sales tax as a statement credit, effectively making the purchase tax-free. (3) Order from B&H Photo or Adorama if they don't have nexus in Missouri; both New York retailers ship tax-free to states where they lack nexus post-Wayfair.