How much is Missouri income tax?
Missouri income tax at 3 levels of Missouri taxable income — what is left after Missouri's own deductions and exemptions. Local income taxes are not included.
| Taxable income | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $2,2054.4% effective · 4.7% marginal | $2,2054.4% effective · 4.7% marginal |
| $100,000 | $4,5554.6% effective · 4.7% marginal | $4,5554.6% effective · 4.7% marginal |
| $250,000 | $11,6054.6% effective · 4.7% marginal | $11,6054.6% effective · 4.7% marginal |
What are Missouri's income tax brackets for 2026?
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $2,546 | 2% |
| Over $2,546 up to $3,819 | 2.5% |
| Over $3,819 up to $5,092 | 3% |
| Over $5,092 up to $6,365 | 3.5% |
| Over $6,365 up to $7,638 | 4% |
| Over $7,638 up to $8,911 | 4.5% |
| Over $8,911 | 4.7% |
Missouri uses one schedule for every filing status, so a married couple's brackets are not doubled.
Source: Mo. Rev. Stat. §143.011, checked September 10, 2026.
Can you deduct Missouri income tax on your federal return?
The federal deduction for state and local taxes (SALT) is capped at $40,400 for 2026 — $20,200 if married filing separately — and the cap shrinks toward $10,000 once modified AGI passes $505,000. A single filer with $250,000 of Missouri taxable income owes about $11,605 in Missouri income tax — 29% of that cap before any property tax.
SALT cap workaroundsDoes Missouri have a pass-through entity tax (PTET)?
Yes. A partnership or S corporation can elect to pay Missouri income tax at the entity level. The business deducts it federally, so that state tax is not limited by the SALT cap, and the owners claim a Missouri credit or exclusion for it. Deductsy's plan treats March 15 as the Missouri election or first-payment deadline; it is approximate, so confirm it with Missouri before relying on it.
PTET savings calculatorAre HSA contributions deductible in Missouri?
Yes. Missouri follows the federal treatment, so an HSA contribution — up to $4,400 with self-only coverage or $8,750 with family coverage for 2026 — lowers Missouri taxable income as well as federal.
Can you deduct federal income tax on your Missouri return?
Yes, partly. Missouri lets you subtract 35% of your federal income tax at the lowest incomes, a share that falls as Missouri AGI rises and reaches nothing from $125,001, capped at $5,000 ($10,000 on a joint return).
Does Missouri give a tax break for 529 plan contributions?
Yes. Missouri lets you deduct up to $8,000 a year of contributions to any state's 529 plan ($16,000 on a joint return). Income limits, per-beneficiary caps and carryforwards differ by state, so check the plan's rules.
529 plan tax savings calculatorWhat is the property tax rate in Missouri?
Missouri's average effective property tax rate is 0.85% — the 23rd highest of 51 jurisdictions and 94% of the national average of 0.9%. That is about $850 a year for every $100,000 of home value; the rate varies widely by county and school district.
Itemize or take the standard deduction?How much does an LLC cost to keep in Missouri each year?
Deductsy's table has no annual report fee or minimum franchise tax for a Missouri LLC. Fees change, so confirm with Missouri's business filing office.
Missouri S-corp tax calculatorHow do Missouri taxes compare with neighboring states?
| State | Top income tax rate | Income tax on $100,000 (single) | Property tax (avg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 4.7% | $4,555 | 0.85% |
| Arkansas | 3.7% | $3,620 | 0.55% |
| Illinois | 4.95% | $4,950 | 2.01% |
| Iowa | 3.8% | $3,800 | 1.39% |
| Kansas | 5.58% | $5,493 | 1.29% |
| Kentucky | 3.5% | $3,500 | 0.75% |
| Nebraska | 4.55% | $4,249 | 1.49% |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% | $4,285 | 0.8% |
| Tennessee | None | $0 | 0.5% |
On $100,000 of taxable income a single filer's Missouri income tax is $4,555 — more than in 6 of 8 neighboring states. The lowest is Tennessee at $0; the highest is Kansas at $5,493. Missouri's average property tax rate is higher than in 4 of 8.
Income tax is each state's own tax on the same state taxable income; local income taxes are not included.
Tax moves that matter most for Missouri
If you own an S corporation, partnership or multi-member LLC, Missouri's PTET election moves the Missouri income tax on that profit to the business, where it is deductible federally and outside the SALT cap.
An S-corp election can cut self-employment tax once profit is large enough to pay yourself a reasonable salary and still cover payroll and filing costs. The Missouri calculator adds Missouri's own entity fees and taxes to that breakeven.
With 1099 income, a Solo 401(k) can take up to $72,000 a year (2026) — usually more than a SEP-IRA at the same income. Contributions lower both federal and Missouri income tax.
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