Missouri Tax Rate Calculator 2026: See Your Tax & Effective Rate
Missouri taxes individual income under a progressive schedule.
It also allows married couples to file combined or separately.
Missouri also offers various deductions and credits
- Earned Income Credit
- Property tax credit
- Senior credits, etc., and requires withholding/estimated payments similar to federal practice.
Missouri State Tax Calculator
Estimate your 2026 Missouri state income tax, federal income tax, FICA (Social Security & Medicare), local earnings tax, and take-home pay using the latest Missouri Department of Revenue and IRS figures.
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Missouri Income Tax Rates & Brackets
Missouri imposes a tax on Missouri taxable income, which is federal adjusted gross income plus/minus Missouri additions/subtractions.
| Missouri Taxable Income | Missouri Tax |
|---|---|
| $0 to $1,313 | $0 |
| $1,314 to $2,626 | 2% of income over $1,313 |
| $2,627 to $3,939 | $26 + 2.5% over $2,626 |
| $3,940 to $5,252 | $59 + 3% over $3,939 |
| $5,253 to $6,565 | $98 + 3.5% over $5,252 |
| $6,566 to $7,878 | $144 + 4% over $6,565 |
| $7,879 to $9,191 | $197 + 4.5% over $7,878 |
| Over $9,191 | $256 + 4.7% over $9,191 |
Source: Missouri law and DOR, e.g. RSMo 143.011 (rates) and DOR Year Changes.
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Married (MFJ)
Married couples filing a combined return simply sum their incomes and deductions and apply the same table above.
Missouri does not double the bracket cutoffs for joint filers; both spouses’ income is taxed together under one schedule.
If filing separately, each spouse uses this table on their own income.
If a married couple has $100,000 of combined income, Missouri does not simply apply its tax brackets to $100,000.
The income is divided between the spouses, and each spouse’s Missouri taxable income is taxed separately. This can produce a different result from simply treating the couple as one taxpayer.
What Are The Tax Brackets For Married Filing Jointly?
See the federal tax brackets for married couples filing jointly and learn how taxable income moves through each tax rate.
How Missouri Tax Brackets Work
Missouri’s income tax is progressive and computed by layers.
Each dollar of taxable income is taxed at the rate of the bracket it falls into.
| Step | What You Do | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Start with federal AGI | Begin with your federal adjusted gross income | $60,000 |
| 2. Make Missouri adjustments | Add or subtract items required by Missouri | $60,000 |
| 3. Subtract deductions | Apply your standard or itemized deductions | $60,000 − $15,750 |
| 4. Find taxable income | This is the amount Missouri taxes | $44,250 |
| 5. Find your tax bracket | Locate $44,250 in the Missouri tax table | Over $9,191 |
| 6. Calculate your tax | Use the bracket’s base tax plus the rate on income over $9,191 | $256 + 4.7% × $35,059 |
| 7. Apply credits | Subtract any Missouri tax credits you qualify for | Final Missouri tax |
Tax Calculations & Examples
Below is a worked example for a single taxpayer standard deduction $15,750 at various gross incomes, showing taxable income, Missouri tax owed, and the effective rate (tax/gross).
We assume no other deductions/credits and use the table above.
| Gross Income | Taxable Income (Gross − $15,750) |
Missouri Tax | Effective Rate (Tax/Gross) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $9,250 | $249.88 | 1.00% |
| $50,000 | $34,250 | $1,422.06 | 2.84% |
| $100,000 | $84,250 | $3,771.86 | 3.77% |
| $200,000 | $184,250 | $8,466.86 | 4.23% |
| $500,000 | $484,250 | $22,573.06 | 4.51% |
Married Couples (MFJ vs Separate)
Missouri allows married taxpayers to choose Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Separately (Living Separate) status.
The combined return requires reporting both spouses’ total income and deductions on one return.
Essentially, both incomes are added, then one standard deduction is applied, and the tax is computed on that combined taxable income using the table above.
If filing separately, each spouse’s income is taxed separately at the same rates, with each spouse getting a half-size standard deduction.
Missouri State Taxes FAQ
Missouri individual tax returns are generally due April 15, with an extension typically available until October 15 to file.
Missouri offers several credits, including the state EITC, Child and Dependent Care Credit, property tax credits, and other credits for eligible taxpayers.
Employers generally withhold Missouri income tax from wages based on your Form MO-W-4 and Missouri withholding tables.
Missouri residents generally report all income, while nonresidents generally pay Missouri tax only on Missouri-source income.
Missouri does not have traditional personal exemptions, but taxpayers may claim the standard deduction or itemized deductions, along with applicable additional deductions.
Missouri generally provides tax breaks for Social Security and certain public and private pension income, subject to eligibility requirements.
You may need quarterly estimated payments if you expect to owe at least $500 in Missouri tax after withholding and credits.
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