Income Tax for Missouri (2026)

How This Calculator Works in Missouri

This calculator applies Missouri's 2026 tax brackets and rates to estimate your state income tax liability. Enter your income and filing status to see your marginal rate, effective rate, and estimated tax owed.

Missouri Overview

Missouri levies a progressive income tax with a top rate of 4.8%, down from 5.3% and scheduled to decline further to 4.5% by 2027. The state is one of six that allows a deduction for federal income taxes paid (with caps) and recently began fully exempting Social Security benefits. Kansas City and St. Louis each add 1% local earnings taxes, making location within the state an important factor in total tax burden.

How Missouri Compares

Missouri's top income tax rate of 4.8% compares to Illinois at 4.95% and Kansas at 5.7%. The rate differences can meaningfully impact take-home pay for workers near state borders.

Missouri's income tax rate of 4.8% compares to a national average of approximately 5.04%. This is below the national average.

Tips for Missouri Residents

• 1Missouri's top income tax rate is 4.8% (2024), reduced from 5.3% as part of ongoing tax reform that could bring the rate to 4.5% by 2027.
• 2Missouri is one of six states allowing a deduction for federal income taxes paid (capped at $5,000 single / $10,000 married), which reduces effective rates.
• 3The state fully exempts Social Security benefits from income tax as of 2024, a recent change that makes Missouri more retiree-friendly.
• 4Missouri has reciprocal tax agreements with Kansas, Nebraska, and other bordering states for certain types of income.
• 5Kansas City and St. Louis levy local earnings taxes of 1%, adding to the state income tax burden in those metro areas.

Frequently Asked Questions