Department of Revenue News Release
August 19, 2025
Missouri Sales and Use Tax ChangesJEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Revenue is informing taxpayers, businesses, and consumers that effective August 28, 2025, sales of the following products will be exempt from both state and local sales and use taxes:
- Child and Adult Diapers
- Qualifying Feminine Hygiene Products
- Incontinence Products
Businesses that sell any of the qualifying items under this exemption will report the sales as a negative adjustment on their sales or use tax return and will no longer need to report these sales as part of their taxable sales.
Businesses and consumers can review the Department’s FAQs page for guidance on which products qualify, as well as other common questions: dor.mo.gov/faq/taxation/business/hygiene-products-exemptions.html
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Contact Information
JoDonn Chaney, Director of Strategy and Communications
Phone: (573) 751-8222
Email: JoDonn.Chaney@dor.mo.gov