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Missouri State Income Tax Calculator

Calculate your 2026 Missouri state income tax. See your bracket breakdown, effective rate, and how Missouri compares to neighboring states.

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The annual amount is gross income minus entered pre-tax deductions and modeled federal and state income tax. Monthly and weekly amounts divide it by 12 and 52. These allocations exclude Social Security and Medicare (FICA), local taxes, other payroll taxes, and unmodeled paycheck deductions. They do not estimate paycheck take-home or actual withholding.

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About Missouri state taxes (Tax year 2026)

Missouri’s 2026 income tax ranges from 0% to 4.7%. Its standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers, $32,200 for joint filers, and $24,150 for heads of household.

Groceries are taxed at a reduced rate of 1.225%. Prescription drugs are exempt.

Missouri's top rate of 4.7% is near the national average. Its combined sales tax rate of 8.44% is above average due to extensive local taxes.

Filing in Missouri: returns for tax year 2026 are administered by the Missouri Department of Revenue and are generally filed in 2027 by the federal April deadline unless Missouri declares a state-specific extension. Tax type on this return: Progressive. Top marginal rate: 4.7%. State sales-tax rate: 4.225%. For the most current contact info, see the Federation of Tax Administrators directory.

Missouri — What is Missouri's income tax rate? Missouri has eight income tax brackets in 2026. The first $1,348 of taxable income is untaxed, and the 4.7% rate applies to taxable income above $9,436.

Missouri — Does Missouri tax groceries? Missouri taxes groceries at a reduced state rate of 1.225%, plus local taxes. The total rate on groceries is typically 3-5% depending on location.

Missouri — How does Missouri compare to Kansas? The 2026 top marginal income tax rate is 4.7% in Missouri and 5.58% in Kansas. Actual state income tax depends on taxable income, deductions and credits.

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AuthorCalculover Editorial Team Tax education
Editorial ownerCalculover Tax & Payroll Desk State-tax methodology owner
ReviewerCalculover Editorial Review Government-source and limitation review
Last reviewed2026-11-06
Last verified2026-11-06
Data effective date2026-01-01
JurisdictionMissouri

Methodology

These pages estimate annual state income tax for the selected 2026 jurisdiction and filing status. The route's coverage panel identifies the supported income basis, deductions, credits and exclusions.

Assumptions

  • Enter the income basis and eligible pre-tax deductions requested by the calculator; gross wages, federal AGI and state AGI are not interchangeable.
  • Some methods require confirmed state facts or explicit projection assumptions. An unavailable component is not zero tax.

Limitations

  • The estimate excludes unmodeled income, adjustments, local taxes and special filing situations. Utah's indexed-credit assumptions remain provisional while final 2026 instructions are pending.
  • Annual liability differs from withholding and paycheck take-home. Confirm the current official forms and source versions for a complete return.

Sources

Professional guidance: This page is for state-tax education only and is not tax, legal, financial, or investment advice. State tax decisions and multi-state filing should be reviewed with a CPA or enrolled agent licensed in the relevant states.

Missouri Income Tax FAQs

How is Missouri income tax calculated?

Missouri uses a progressive income tax system — higher incomes are taxed at higher marginal rates. Your income is divided into brackets, and each portion is taxed at the corresponding rate. Use the Bracket Breakdown tab above for a detailed breakdown of your specific situation.

What is the Missouri income tax rate for 2026?

Missouri has multiple tax brackets for 2026. The rates vary depending on your income level and filing status. See the Bracket Breakdown tab above for the exact rates and thresholds that apply to your income.

What is the difference between marginal and effective Missouri tax rate?

Your marginal rate is the rate on your last dollar of income. Your effective rate is the average rate across all your income — total tax divided by total income. The effective rate is almost always lower than the marginal rate due to the progressive bracket structure.

How can I reduce my Missouri income taxes?

Common strategies include maximizing pre-tax retirement contributions (401k, traditional IRA), contributing to an HSA if eligible, claiming all deductions you qualify for, and timing income or deductions strategically. Consult a qualified tax professional for personalized advice.

Does Missouri have a standard deduction?

Missouri’s 2026 standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers, $32,200 for joint filers, and $24,150 for heads of household. Heads of household also receive a $1,400 exemption.