Tax Bracket for Missouri (2026)
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Missouri (MO) Key Facts
Tax Structure
Progressive (5 brackets)
Top Marginal Rate
4.8%
Number of Brackets
5
Tax Year
2,026
How This Calculator Works in Missouri
This calculator shows which Missouri tax bracket your income falls into. Enter your income and filing status to see marginal and effective rates.
Missouri Overview
Missouri uses a progressive income tax system with 5 brackets ranging from 2% to 4.8%. Higher portions of your income are taxed at higher rates, so your effective rate is always lower than your top marginal bracket.
How Missouri Compares
Missouri's top rate of 4.8% compares to Illinois at 4.95% and Kansas at 5.7%. Comparing effective rates is more meaningful than top rates alone.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4.95% | Illinois has an income tax rate of 4.95%. |
| Kansas | 5.7% | Kansas has an income tax rate of 5.7%. |
| Arkansas | 3.9% | Arkansas has an income tax rate of 3.9%. |
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 has a progressive income tax with 5 brackets ranging from 2% to 4.8%.
- 2Your marginal rate (the rate on your last dollar) is often higher than your effective rate (total tax / total income).
- 3Moving into a higher bracket only taxes the additional income at the higher rate, not your entire income.
- 4Pre-tax 401(k) and IRA contributions can keep you in a lower Missouri bracket by reducing taxable income.
- 5Compare your effective rate rather than marginal rate when evaluating Missouri's tax impact on your finances.