Missouri Tax Calculators.
Tax year 2026 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Missouri. Returns for tax year 2026 are generally filed in 2027; source links and last-verified dates are shown below.Tax year 2026 means income earned during calendar year 2026; those returns are generally filed in 2027. State and local sales tax rates can change during the year, so confirm current rules before filing or remitting tax.
Income Tax
Missouri uses a graduated income tax with 8 brackets for 2026, ranging from 2% up to a top rate of 4.7%. The standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for joint filers.
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $1,348 | 0% |
| $1,348 - $2,696 | 2% |
| $2,696 - $4,044 | 2.5% |
| $4,044 - $5,392 | 3% |
| $5,392 - $6,740 | 3.5% |
| $6,740 - $8,088 | 4% |
| $8,088 - $9,436 | 4.5% |
| Over $9,436 | 4.7% |
Sales Tax
Groceries are taxed at a reduced rate of 1.225%. Prescription drugs are exempt.
Missouri's top rate of 4.95% is near the national average. Its combined sales tax rate of 8.38% is above average due to extensive local taxes.
What is Missouri's income tax rate?
Missouri has 8 income tax brackets for 2026, with rates of 2%, 2.5%, 3%, 3.5%, 4%, 4.5% and 4.7%. The top rate of 4.7% applies to the highest bracket.
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.
How does Missouri compare to Kansas?
Missouri has a slightly lower top income tax rate (4.95% vs 5.7%) and lower combined sales taxes than Kansas, making the Missouri side of the Kansas City metro somewhat more tax-friendly.