Missouri Income Tax Calculator
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Updated for 2023 tax year on Jan 01, 2023
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Missouri income tax calculation
The Show Me State has a diverse economy and low cost of living. Major industries include aerospace, transportation equipment, food processing, and chemicals. The median household income is $63,594 (2021).
Brief summary of Missouri state income tax:
- state income tax rate ranges from 0% to 5.4%
- a resident of St. Louis or Kansas City is subjected to 1% local income tax
- no state payroll tax
- has state-level standard deduction
- no state-level exemptions
From Wikipedia
Calculating your Missouri state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal income tax calculator:
- Determine your filing status
- Work out your adjusted gross income [Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income]
- Calculate your state taxable income [Adjusted gross income − Standard/Itemized deductions = State taxable income]
- Figure out your state/local tax liability [State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability]
State payroll tax
There is no state payroll tax in Missouri.
State income tax brackets
The income tax in Missouri is based solely on your total taxable income (combined taxable income for married filers) regardless of your filing status.
Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $108 | 0% |
| $108 – $1,088 | 1.5% | ||
| $1,088 – $2,176 | 2% | ||
| $2,176 – $3,264 | 2.5% | ||
| $3,264 – $4,352 | 3% | ||
| $4,352 – $5,440 | 3.5% | ||
| $5,440 – $6,528 | 4% | ||
| $6,528 – $7,616 | 4.5% | ||
| $7,616 – $8,704 | 5% | ||
| $8,704+ | 5.4% | ||
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $107 | 0% |
| $107 – $1,073 | 1.5% | ||
| $1,073 – $2,146 | 2% | ||
| $2,146 – $3,219 | 2.5% | ||
| $3,219 – $4,292 | 3% | ||
| $4,292 – $5,365 | 3.5% | ||
| $5,365 – $6,438 | 4% | ||
| $6,438 – $7,511 | 4.5% | ||
| $7,511 – $8,584 | 5% | ||
| $8,584+ | 5.4% | ||
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $104 | 0% |
| $104 – $1,053 | 1.5% | ||
| $1,053 – $2,106 | 2% | ||
| $2,106 – $3,159 | 2.5% | ||
| $3,159 – $4,212 | 3% | ||
| $4,212 – $5,265 | 3.5% | ||
| $5,265 – $6,318 | 4% | ||
| $6,318 – $7,371 | 4.5% | ||
| $7,371 – $8,424 | 5% | ||
| $8,424+ | 5.4% |
Local income tax
If you reside in any of the cities below, you are subjected to additional local income tax.
| Tax year | Filing status | City | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
St. Louis | Any | 1% |
| Kansas City | Any | 1% |
State standard deduction
Missouri standard deduction is the same as federal standard deduction. For more information, refer to Tax Foundation.
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,950 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $25,900 | |
| Head of Household | $19,400 | |
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,550 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $25,100 | |
| Head of Household | $18,800 | |
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,200 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $24,400 | |
| Head of Household | $18,350 |
State exemptions
You can no longer claim exemption(s) in Missouri.
FAQs
How do I calculate my Missouri income tax?
Calculate your Missouri state state income tax with the following six steps.
- Determine your filing status
- Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income
- Adjusted gross income − Standard/Itemized deductions = State taxable income
- State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability
How much is $54000 a year after taxes in Missouri?
A single Missourian takes home $43,120.56 on a $54,000 annual wage.
For a single Missourian Kansas City or St. Louis, the after-tax income is $42,710.06 with a $11,289.94 income tax.