Jurisdiction detail

Missouri tax guide

A seeded subnational profile for Missouri, built on the schema from the world-class expansion plan.

Country

United States

Tax year

2026

Authority

Missouri Department of Revenue

Overview

Missouri's income tax brackets are narrow and the top rate kicks in relatively quickly. Personal property tax on vehicles applies in most localities.

Personal property tax on vehicles is locally assessed.Earnings tax in Kansas City and St. Louis applies to residents and nonresident workers.PTET election available.

Individual income tax

Missouri individual income tax tops out at 4.95 percent with scheduled reductions.

Type: progressive

Business tax

Missouri corporate income tax at 4.0 percent.

Reference rate: 4%

Sales or indirect tax

Economic nexus applies for remote sellers.

Base rate: 4.225%

Local rates add 1 to 5 percent.

Deadlines and forms

April 15 for individuals; corporate returns follow federal due dates.

Official authority

Visit Missouri Department of Revenue

Primary sources

Missouri Department of RevenueVerified 2026-05-20

Important disclaimer

This library is for general tax education only. Always verify filing obligations, due dates, and tax consequences against the cited primary source or with a qualified tax professional.