Missouri Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your Missouri income tax burden
Updated for 2023 tax year on Jul 18, 2023
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Missouri state taxes
Quick Missouri tax facts
- State income tax: 0% to 5.4%
- Local payroll tax: only in Kansas City and St. Louis
- State sales tax: 4.225%
- Property tax: 0.93%
- Gas tax: 17 cents per gallon
- Tobacco tax: 17 cents per pack of 20 cigarettes
- Insurance premium tax: 2% to 5%
From Wikipedia
Missouri income taxes
Missouri’s state income tax operates on a graduated scale, ranging from 1.5% to a maximum rate of 5.4%. The progression to the maximum rate is through multiple income brackets.
Unlike some states, Missouri does not impose a state payroll tax. This absence can potentially lower the total tax burden for both employers and employees. Local income tax is only imposed in Kansas City and St. Louis at a rate of 1%. Therefore, residents living and working outside these cities do not pay local income tax.
Missouri offers a state standard deduction which aligns with the federal standard deduction, but no personal and dependent exemptions.
Calculate your income tax in Missouri
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 - $1,207 | 0% |
| $1,207 - $2,414 | 2.00% | ||
| $2,414 - $3,621 | 2.50% | ||
| $3,621 - $4,828 | 3.00% | ||
| $4,828 - $6,035 | 3.50% | ||
| $6,035 - $7,242 | 4.00% | ||
| $7,242 - $8,449 | 4.50% | ||
| $8,449+ | 4.95% | ||
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $111 | 0% |
| $111 - $1,121 | 1.5% | ||
| $1,121 - $2,242 | 2% | ||
| $2,242 - $3,363 | 2.5% | ||
| $3,363 - $4,484 | 3% | ||
| $4,484 - $5,605 | 3.5% | ||
| $5,605 - $6,726 | 4% | ||
| $6,726 - $7,847 | 4.5% | ||
| $7,847 - $8,968 | 5% | ||
| $8,968+ | 5.4% | ||
| 2021 | 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% | ||
| 2020 | 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% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$13,850 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $27,700 | |
| Head of Household | $20,800 | |
| 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 |
Missouri sales tax
The state sales tax rate in Missouri is 4.225%. However, local jurisdictions can levy additional sales taxes which can cause the total rate to vary across the state.
Missouri property tax
Missouri’s property tax rates are relatively moderate, with the average effective rate coming in at approximately 0.93% of assessed property value.
Missouri capital gains tax
In Missouri, capital gains are taxed as regular income, so they’re subject to the state’s graduated income tax structure.
Missouri gas tax
Missouri imposes a gas tax of 17 cents per gallon, which is among the lowest in the nation.
Missouri tobacco tax
The tobacco tax in Missouri stands at 17 cents per pack of 20 cigarettes.
Missouri insurance tax
Missouri’s insurance premium tax is set at 2% for life and health insurance lines, and 5% for other insurance lines.
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 $43,291.66 on a $54,000 annual wage.
For a single Missourian Kansas City or St. Louis, the after-tax income is $42,890.16 with a $11,109.84 income tax.