Kansas Sales Tax for Contractors (2026): Who Pays on a Home Remodel
Whether a Kansas contractor charges sales tax on a home remodel, who pays on materials, and three jobs worked at 6.5%.
Not tax advice. General information from each state's revenue department, checked Oct 29, 2026. Rates shown are the state rate; city and county tax is extra where it applies. The facts of your job and contract can change the answer; for a specific job, ask a tax professional in your state.
The rule in Kansas
Materials only
Labor to remodel or repair a home is exempt; you pay tax on materials. Appliance installation stays taxable.
6.5%
6.5% plus local
Itemizing or time and materials
No change for residential work.
None for homes
Source: KDOR Publication KS-1525 (KDOR guide, rev. July 2025)
“remodeling, renovation, repair or replacement of a residence”
Three jobs, worked
| Job | Customer | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom $12,000 job, $5,000 materials | $0 | $325 |
| Kitchen $40,000 job, $15,000 materials | $0 | $975 |
| Addition $90,000 job, $35,000 materials | $0 | $2,275 |
On the kitchen: The customer pays no sales tax. You pay $975 on $15,000 of materials at 6.5%, and build it into the price.
Also check
- Labor to remodel commercial property is taxable in Kansas. This page covers homes.
- Adding a whole room or floor counts as original construction.
Kansas sales tax questions
Do contractors charge sales tax in Kansas?
Not on a home remodel. The contractor pays tax on materials when buying them and charges the homeowner none.
Is labor taxable in Kansas?
Not for remodeling or repairing a home. Labor to install or repair appliances is taxable.
What rate do contractors pay on materials in Kansas?
6.5% state rate, plus local tax where you buy the materials.
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How we checked
We read each state's sales tax rule for construction contractors on the revenue department or legislature site, and its 2026 state rate. Two independent research passes covered all 50 states and DC, and a third reviewer checked the result. Where a state's own page would not load, the row names the copy we read. Last checked .
This guide explains the general rule for remodeling an owner-occupied home. It is not tax advice.