Missouri state law gives families a sales tax holiday the first weekend in August. This weekend, you can hit the stores to take advantage of the tax break on back-to-school purchases, such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items as defined by the statute. However, the Missouri Department of Revenue code states, “local jurisdictions can choose to not participate in the holiday if they enact an ordinance to not participate and notify the department 45 days prior to the sales tax holiday.” So, to ensure you’re getting the tax break, here are some of the cities that are participating in the tax-free weekend in Missouri.

Be sure to also check out the full list of cities that have opted out and will NOT be participating in the tax-free weekend.

1. St. Louis
St. Louis, MO, USA
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All businesses located in St. Louis will be participating in the tax-free weekend. So with plenty of shopping options, you should have no problem finding great deals for all your back-to-school needs. The St. Louis Galleria is one of the prime locations to get some shopping done.
2. Kansas City
Kansas City, MO, USA
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Kansas City is the largest Missouri city participating in the tax-free weekend. You'll have no problem finding everything on your school supply list. Check out the Brookside Shops for some great deals.
3. Arnold
Arnold, MO, USA
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Arnold is just south of the St. Louis metro. This mid-size town has a Walmart, Target, and some clothing stores to get your shopping list checked off. While you are out and about, swing by Smokee Mo's in Arnold for some of the state's best BBQ.
4. Kennett
Kennett, MO 63857, USA
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Kennett will also be participating in the tax-free weekend. Head to Goody's for that new back-to-school outfit and hit up Walmart to buy all those essential school supplies.
5. Hannibal
Hannibal, MO 63401, USA
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In Hannibal, you can also shop tax-free. Stop by JcPenny, Walmart, Big Lots, and all the locally-owned stores in town for great deals.

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6. Jackson
Jackson, MO 63755, USA
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Jackson is a charming small town in Missouri that will have plenty of deals for the tax-free weekend. While Jackson may not have quite as many retail options you can still get everything on your kid's back-to-school list this weekend.
7. Wentzville
Wentzville, MO, USA
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While many of the bigger towns in mid-Missouri opted out, Wentzville (with some of the best flea markets in the area) is participating in the tax holiday. With stores like Kohls, Ross, Target, and Walmart you send your kids back to school fully prepared and in style.
8. St. Charles
St Charles, MO, USA
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St. Charles is another larger city participating in the tax-free weekend. Head to Mark Twain Village for a whole new wardrobe or any of the other hundreds of retailers who will be participating in St. Charles.
9. St. Joseph
Saint Joseph, MO, USA
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If you live in northwest Missouri, one of the largest cities participating in the tax holiday this weekend is St. Joseph. Head to the East Hills Mall or any of the major retailers in town to get everything you need for back to school.
10. Independence
Independence, MO, USA
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Independence is also opting-in for the tax-free weekend. You'll find great deals at the Independence Center Mall but if you don't want to combat the crowds there are still tons of other stores to check out this weekend.

Even if you aren’t preparing for back-to-school, the tax-free weekend in Missouri is a great time to refresh your wardrobe or buy that new computer you’ve been saving for! Where else will you be shopping in Missouri on this tax-free weekend? Let us know in the comments.

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Chris Muras | December 21, 2022

What are the best places to shop in Missouri?

These days with online shopping dominating our buying decisions, malls and small-town shops are often overlooked. But an in-store experience where you can actually browse, touch, and sometimes even smell before you buy it, is an experience you simply can't replace with a buy it now button. Here are some of the biggest and best places to shop in Missouri:

  • Branson Landing: Branson, MO
  • Brookside Shops: Kansas City, MO
  • Chesterfield Mall, Chesterfield, MO
  • The Crossings at Northwest, St. Ann, MO
  • Grand Village Shops: Branson, MO
  • St. Louis Galleria: St. Louis, MO
  • Plaza Frontenac: St. Louis, MO
  • West County Center: Des Peres, MO
  • Summit Fair: Lee's Summit, MO

If you are a shopping history buff you might remember these iconic stores in St. Louis that unfortunately are no longer with us.

What is the largest shopping mall in Missouri?

The largest shopping mall in Missouri was the Northwest Plaza Mall built in 1965. At the time it was the biggest mall in the World. At its peak, it had more than 210 stores located in the 1.9 million-square-foot building. At its closing in 2010, it was the 27th largest mall in the United States.

The Crossings at Northwest, sprung from the ashes of the Northwest Plaza Mall in 2012 when much of the former mall was demolished. The Crossings at Northwest is a mixed-use development with about 400,000 square feet of retail space and 500,000 square feet of office space. It is now made up of big box stores, restaurants, a grocery store, and a number of smaller stores.

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